Experienced Distribution Center Associate

Vail Resorts • Whistler, BC

1d • CA$22 - CA$25 • Onsite

About The Position

The lead driver is a key position in logistics and distribution operations within the warehouse, they supervise a team of drivers, assigning routes and tasks, and ensuring timely delivery while prioritizing safety and compliance.

Come work and play in the mountains! Whether it’s your first-time seeing snow or you were born on the slopes, joining our team means discovering (or re-discovering!) a passion for the outdoors while building lifelong connections with teammates and guests from around the world.

With 40+ resorts across 3 continents, you can join our team for a season or stay to build a career. From day one, you'll receive some of the highest compensation rates in the industry, free Epic pass(es) along with free ski and snowboard lessons, 40% retail discounts, the chance to grow through Epic Service - our leading training and development experience, and wellness benefits to fuel your success.

Requirements

• 1-2 years related work experience
• Clean driver’s license, comfortable driving oversized vehicles in winter conditions
• Basic computer skills with the ability to learn
• Strong time management and leadership skills
• Independent decision making
• Extensive problem solving skills
• Ability to build relationships cross functionally
• Knowledge of Microsoft systems and programs
• At least 18 years of age

Responsibilities

• Coordinating store deliveries daily, making sure everything is palletized, loaded and shipped.
• Loading trucks in an efficient manner with the team, utilizing forklift operations
• Keep all incoming and outgoing transfers organized in the drivers area, storing skids in racking for store flips and keeping on top of store requested POs.
• Checking the drivers log each morning and assigning tasks for the day to the driving team. Creating notes and ETAs for requests not completed within 2 days.
• Overseeing vehicle maintenance, completing daily walkthroughs and log books, liaising with fleet maintenance if any issues arise.
• Providing training to new drivers and continually coaching the team to improve performance.
• Interacting with store managers, addressing their inquiries or concerns with deliveries and pickups.
• Handling MMS issues with shipping, cleaning up shipped transfers and solving no scan cartons, and other issues as they arise.
• Maintaining accurate records of delivery/pick up logs, filling by date so records can be found if needed.
• Archiving rental waivers in a timely manner to meet records management schedules seasonally.
• Effectively communicating with warehouse management ensuring priorities are being met, all safety concerns reported and all supplies required are available.
• Promoting a safety first culture among the driver team, ensuring all safety protocols are followed, adapting delivery schedules to weather conditions and unforeseen circumstances.
• Working with the warehouse leads in keeping all skids in the warehouse organized, labeled and put away correctly.
• Maintain recycle and garbage areas, in alignment with our environmental goals.
• Other duties as assigned to meet warehouse deadlines and priorities; picking, cycle counting, receiving, data entry, logging.
• Other duties as when needed to support resorts operations.

Benefits

• Ski/Mountain Perks! Free passes for employees, employee discounted lift tickets for friends and family AND free ski lessons
• MORE employee discounts on lodging, food, gear, and mountain shuttles
• RSP Options (after 12 months or 2000 cumulative hours of service)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Excellent training and professional development
• Referral Program
• Health Insurance; Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, and Vision Insurance plans (for eligible seasonal employees after working 500 hours)
• Free ski passes for dependents
• Critical Illness and Accident plans

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed