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.

Purpose

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.

Schedule

Shifts are structured as five 8-hour days per week. Start times may vary between 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM. Availability to work until 2:30 AM is required. Candidates must have Class 5 Driver's License and reliable transportation for late-night travel. Free on-site parking is provided.

Key Areas of Accountability

• 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.

Safety

• 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

Operations

• Support the successful execution of the Operating Plan
• Support execution of provisioning work orders
• Support operational targets and metrics

Mechanical

• 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

Qualifications

Education, Certification, Licenses

• 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)
• Forklift certification is an asset
• First Aid Certification is an asset

Experience/Skills

• 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

Work Environment

• Physical demands will require lifting to 45 lbs. regularly

• Rail industrial site that requires walking and sitting throughout the day

• 24/7 operation that may require varied work schedules, primarily evening shifts

• Indoor/outdoor working environment

Perks and Benefits

• Health Care Spending Account (starts at $300)

• Seasonal wage increases

• Growth opportunities

• Safety footwear reimbursement

• Friends and family rail tickets and package discounts

• Two annual complimentary rail passes (beginning your 2nd season)

• Exclusive discount with various partners on Perkopolis

• Fun and inclusive team environment

Hourly wage: $25.47/hour

The company is an equal opportunity employer, driven by our values of Creating Meaningful Moments, Being One Team, and Achieving Extraordinary Outcomes. Our strong company culture supports our vision of a diverse, open, safe, and respectful workplace. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all team members. If you require any accommodation during the application process or throughout your employment, please let us know. We will work with you to ensure your needs are met and to create a supportive environment.

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This job description is not exhaustive of all duties and will encompass additional duties assigned. Responsibilities, title, reporting structure and duties may be changed in response to business requirements.

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