Distribution Hand - Kamloops (Seasonal Full Time until October)

Rocky Mountaineer•Kamloops, BC

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Armstrong Collective is the parent company of Rocky Mountaineer (RM) and Canyon Spirit, unforgettable rail experiences in Western Canada and the American Southwest. Since 1990, we have grown to become the largest privately-owned luxury rail company in the world, having welcomed over 2.4 million guests onboard. We are committed to living our values: Create Meaningful Moments, Be One Team, Achieve Extraordinary Outcomes. We foster a work environment of respect, integrity, and honesty; where diversity is valued, and talent is developed to support the growth of our team members and our company. Reporting to the Manager, Warehouse, the Distribution Hand is an important member of the Rocky Mountaineer Team primarily responsible for filling orders received from the train, loading those orders onto the train, receiving orders into our warehouse, and general materials handling. This job is deemed Safety Sensitive. This position requires the incumbent to periodically access an active railway area where impaired performance could result a significant incident affecting the health and safety of team members, guests, team members, the public, property or the environment.

Requirements

High school graduation or equivalent
Class 5 BC driver’s license required (please do not apply if you do not have a Class 5 DL)
Prior experience working in a warehouse is an asset
Qualification and/or proven knowledge in safe heavy equipment operations such as forklifts, cranes, etc. is an asset
Good communication skills
High attention to detail
Able to take personal accountability and be adaptable with a problem solver mindset
Able to work cross-functionally
Broadly comfortable using computers and other electronic devices

Nice To Haves

Forklift certification is an asset
First Aid Certification is an asset

Responsibilities

Interpret and pick the requisitions, including beverages, linen, food, retail merchandise and general supplies, coming from the train and accurately pack them for transfer to the rail cars.
As needed, load and secure above detailed inventory onto pallets, for transport to other Rocky Mountaineer facilities
Once product is loaded on the rail cars, put these products away in their respective place, as directed by aides provided
Maintain accurate records of all inventory moved from the warehouse to the train and to other departments within the Kamloops Operations Centre
Operate equipment such as forklifts (if certified) and pallet jacks adhering to all safety protocols
Perform general maintenance on tools and equipment to ensure their proper functioning.
Receive orders as needed or requested
Maintain a clean warehouse environment by transferring carboard recycling to the proper receptacle and take out refuse as needed
Participate in monthly stock take and inventory reconciliation
Complete various facility and warehouse duties that may assist other team members.
Comply with all Canadian Railway Operating Rules (CROR), and General Operating Instructions (GOI) and all other safety policies, procedures & rules
Identify, protect & report safety hazards to management & OH&S Committee
Must wear required PPE as prescribed by Rocky Mountaineer and host railways
Required to attend and maintain basic first aid level provided by Rocky Mountaineer
Support the successful execution of the Operating Plan
Support execution of provisioning work orders
Support operational targets and metrics
Ability to read and understand instructions pertaining to provisioning
Ability and willingness to train for and perform safely additional mechanical skills including forklift operations, jacks, or other relevant equipment and tasks
Maintain, and troubleshoot equipment
Support and advise other team members regarding product requisitions
Ability to work alongside external contractors while completing requisitions
Complete requisitions to a high degree of accuracy safely and efficiently