Who we are. Mercer Peace River Pulp is an integral part of the Canadian forest products industry, providing the northwest Alberta region with approximately 300 jobs while sustainably managing the forests. A career at Mercer Peace River offers an opportunity for growth, meaningful work, and a collaborative learning environment. Throughout your career, you will be supported by a team of skilled professionals and provided a self‐motivating environment to make your goals achievable. At Mercer: One Team ‐ One Goal. What we believe. We believe that a culture of diversity and inclusion is critical in making the best decisions for our people and achieving sustainable business success. Together, we encourage, support, and celebrate the diverse voices of our team members. We strive to provide an inclusive culture by fostering an environment of mutual respect and fairness and providing opportunities to contribute and grow.

Our Acknowledgment. We recognize and honor the traditional lands and territories of the Indigenous peoples who have cared for these lands since the time immemorial. We are situated on Treaty 8 territory, which is also the historic regional homeland of the Metis, including the Peace River Territory, the Lesser Slave Lake Territory, and the Lower Athabasca Territory.

We acknowledge and respect the rich histories, languages, and diverse cultures of the First Nations, Metis and all Indigenous peoples who have been stewards of this land. We express our gratitude for their enduring contributions, which continue to strengthen and enrich our communities today.

The role. We are seeking a full-time, permanent Stores Technician to join our Procurement Department. The Stores Technician position is responsible for the maintenance of all inventory and warehousing functions including distribution of items for internal use.

Role And Responsibilities

• Uphold performance to Mercer’s Vision and Values and support of Mercer’s Mission Zero and uphold all expectations placing safety as your #1 priority.
• Processing, preparation and tracking of work orders.
• Ensures quality and correctness of vendor shipments and enters items into the inventory management system.
• Assists in inventory analysis process, in the performance of audits, cycle counting and stock checking.
• Stores items in the warehouse, tool room or supply area.
• Ships, delivers or picks up parts, products or equipment.
• Reports shortages, damages and deficiencies of shipments/inventory in a timely manner.
• Ensures documentation is completed for processing repairs and return materials.
• Establishes and maintains cooperative, respectful and effective relationships with all team members, external vendors and transportation companies.
• Provides a positive customer service approach to all team members and departments.
• Helps maintain the safety of the warehouse and stores area by ensuring items are organized and well kept.
• Operates small equipment such as fork-lifts and lift trucks.
• Additional duties as required.

Qualifications And Experience

• The successful candidate must possess a High School diploma or equivalent, as well as warehousing experience.
• Parts and Materials Apprentice or Journeyperson would be considered an asset.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, under pressure and with tight deadlines.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal).
• Ability to identify and anticipate internal customer requirements, expectations and needs.
• Preparation and organizational skills, able to effectively plan and execute assigned work.
• Proficiency with required computer systems, e.g., Google Suite of Applications, Avantis, SAP.
• Strong understanding of workplace safety.
• Must have the ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Featured Benefits Of Working With Us

• We offer our full‐time team members a comprehensive benefit plan, as well as a Defined Benefit Pension Plan with company matched RRSP and Flexible Pension Plan options. We also offer an employee assistance program, life insurance, short – and long‐term disability.
• We like to provide you with ample time to enjoy your life. This role works four 10‐hour days a week (i.e. Monday ‐ Thursday) from 7:00 a.m. ‐ 5:00 p.m. This means you will enjoy a 3‐day weekend every week.
• Compensation is based on experience, qualifications and competency with a starting hourly rate of $34.69, plus a 5% Average Regular Premium (ARP). You will also start with three weeks (120 hours) of annual vacation, prorated based on your start date.