Warehouse Person

Barminco forms part of the Perenti Group, a diversified global mining services company. Barminco can offer you opportunities to take your career to the next level as one of the world's largest hard-rock underground mining companies, with operations in Australia and across the globe. The Perenti Group operates across a wide range of mining sectors and offers unique career progression opportunities.

The Opportunity:  Barminco Mining Services Canada Ltd. has an exciting opportunity for a Warehouse Person to join our team at the Red Chris Mine in northern British Columbia.  Working a FIFO rotation of 14-shifts on and 14-shifts off.

Reporting to the Project Manager or designate, the successful candidate will be expected to develop and possess a good working knowledge of inventory control systems, related computer programs, warehouse audits and reviews, client services and interaction, and period and year-end inventory audits. Performing the assigned tasks while meeting safety standards, targets and deadlines to maximize productivity and profitability.

More specifically, our Warehouseperson will:

• Demonstrate commitment to adhere to all Mine site safety rules, procedures and regulations, while ensuring the safety of others
• Unload inbound trucks, inspect and receive inbound materials against invoices/purchase orders; recording shortages and rejecting damaged goods
• Put materials away into appropriate storage locations, according to sequence and coding, and report receiving to order originator
• Utilize numerous functions of Pronto on daily basis to maintain inventory levels
• Complete documentation for returned materials
• Handle internal inquiries and provide assistance in locating materials
• Perform cycle counting, ensuring accurate counts
• Inform supervisor of potential production material problems, including delay in shipment
• Preparing bills of lading, invoices and other shipping documents
• Packing goods to be shipped
• Issue stock, maintain stock levels
• Manage and maintain ground support orders with the Fore Person and assist with ground support transfer to Boxcut as needed
• Practice good general housekeeping in the work area and equipment
• Other duties may be assigned by your Supervisor, as required

Skills and Experience:

• Minimum high school diploma or equivalency
• Preferred; 1-2 years’ experience working in warehousing/inventory management
• Must maintain a valid Driver’s License; manual transmission experience is a requirement
• Experience working in an underground mine would be an asset
• Preferred; forklift certification
• Ability and willingness to operate heavy machinery with appropriate on-site training
• Strong organizational, planning and time management skills
• Strong communications skills and good radio etiquette,
• Proven ability to recognize and follow verbal and written instructions

Must be computer/systems literate

• Be flexible and willing to assist with a variety of tasks as required
• Ability to learn new tasks quickly
• The ability to work both independently and within a team in a fast-paced, rapidly changing, cross-cultural environment with high degree of professionalism and self-motivation is essential
• Eagerness to learn and grow

Work Conditions

• Ability to do shift camp work on a rotational basis, typically the rotations are 2 weeks on site (minimum 12-hour days), followed by 2 weeks off – working statutory holidays as they fall within the rotation 
• While performing the duties of this position, the employee is frequently required to communicate, sit, stand, walk, climb, reach, push/pull, manipulate objects and work in awkward positions
• Duties may involve moving materials weighing up to 50 pounds
• Manual dexterity and good eye-hand coordination are required
• Extreme weather conditions
• Noise level in the work environment is moderate to high

What we offer:  Barminco Mine Services Canada Ltd. can offer you a role where you will be challenged and valued for your skills and experience. You will also have the opportunity to develop and grow your career.

We offer competitive wages, no-wait extended health and dental benefits, charter travel from various hubs, camp accommodations and meals.  We also offer a matching RRSP program after a 3-month waiting period. The rate range for this position is $40.50 - $49.50 per hour.

NOTE: Selected candidates will have to successfully complete a pre-employment Fit for Duty medical which includes alcohol and drug screening.

• Please tell us in your application, if you are a member of the Tahltan Nation
• Please include copies of your valid Trade Certifications and all other valid tickets you may have that are relevant to the role you are applying for.

Barminco is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace and encourages applications from individuals of all abilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates throughout every stage of the selection process.

We look forward to reviewing your application, however only those selected for interviews will be contacted.