Warehouse Attendant

Ready to build a rewarding career in an industry that is growing?

Who We Are

We are a global mining company dedicated to safely delivering nickel, copper, cobalt, and platinum group metals essential for the world’s energy transition.

Our mission is to improve lives and shape a better future together.

From utensils to cellphones to satellites, our operations simplify daily life and enhance connectivity. Our metals are integral to life-saving medical equipment and the electric vehicles driving the fight against climate change – our work truly matters.

Join our diverse team of 15,000 talented individuals committed to transforming critical minerals into prosperity and sustainable development in countries like Canada, Brazil, Indonesia, the United Kingdom, and Japan. We invite you to use your skills with us and contribute to something meaningful and enduring.

The Opportunity

We are currently seeking a Warehouse Technicians to join our Operations Team in Sudbury Mines. These are permanent positions at Vale Base Metals

The Warehouse Technician must serve all areas of the site and gain confidence from maintenance and operations that material required will be available and delivered as required. A safety-first attitude while operating a range of warehouse equipment and maintaining an organized, clean, and professional work site is required.

Additionally, in this position you will:

• Perform all actions required to ensure materials required by the business are on hand and available for use, including tracking materials and troubleshooting problems that arise.
• Perform all actions required to ensure materials required by the business are on hand and available for use, including tracking materials and troubleshooting problems that arise.
• Ensure a safety-first standard exists on a day-to-day basis by doing regular safety inspections on equipment and area. The incumbent must know all safety policies and strictly adhere to them,
• Organize and store documents pertaining to all purchase order receipts and reservations
• Fulfil all business unit orders from the warehouse with a focus on the accuracy and timeliness.
• Research and apply the handling and storage requirements for all materials entering the warehouse

About You

Education:

• A minimum of a grade 12 education
• Class 5 Driver’s License

Experience:

• 2+ years’ experience driving a forklift (with certificate).
• 2+ years’ experience in a warehouse environment.
• Experience using SAP preferred.
• Knowledge of maintenance materials preferred.
• Lean, 5S experience.
• Previous mining or heavy industrial experience would be an asset.

Skills:

• Must have a good understanding of Safety and Environmental policy and procedures and ensure work is conducted accordingly.
• Knowledge of maintenance materials spheres (piping fittings, pumps, actuators, etc.) preferred.
• Transportation of Dangerous Goods experience or certification is an asset.
• WHMIS.
• The ability to manage heavy physical work. This is defined as maximal lifting and/or carrying of up to 50lbs.

What We Offer You

• Competitive compensation including a variable annual incentive plan
• Participation in a competitive Defined Contribution Pension package
• Comprehensive benefits package (company paid core coverage, health and dental coverage, flex accounts, disability plans and optional insurances)
• Leave for all of life’s reasons (vacation, personal, sick, parental)
• Work culture dedicated to safety, diversity & inclusion, and career growth
• Employee Family Assistance Program
• Virtual Healthcare online
• Online training and career development opportunities

Why Sudbury

Greater Sudbury is a vibrant city in northeastern Ontario, renowned for its rich mining history and significant role in Canada's mineral production. The city sits atop one of the world's largest and oldest meteorite impact sites, the Sudbury Basin, which is exceptionally rich in nickel, copper, and other critical minerals that are needed for the green economy. The mining sector is a cornerstone of Sudbury's economy, driving both employment and economic growth, and Vale Base Metals plays a pivotal role in this regard. Our commitment to the community is as deep as our mines.

Include to Transform

At Vale Base Metals, we are committed to ensuring an inclusive work environment where people feel comfortable to be themselves. Vale encourages everyone to express their ideas and opinions and values the plurality of individual profiles. We want our people to feel that all voices are heard, all cultures respected and that a variety of perspectives are not only welcome – they are critical to our success. We treat each other fairly and with dignity regardless of race, gender, nationality, ethnic origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, or any other personal consideration that makes us different.

Vale is an equal opportunity employer seeking to increase diversity across our operations and improve equal opportunity at Vale and in the mining industry.

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, accommodation is available throughout our recruitment process for applicants with disabilities.

Apply by: Wednesday, October 30th, 2024

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