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When you advance your career at New Gold, you are joining a Canadian-focused intermediate gold mining company engaged in the operation, development and exploration of mineral properties. Our mission is be a leading intermediate gold producer, driving responsible and profitable mining in a way that creates sustainable value for our employee, shareholders, the communities in which we live and work and our environment. New Gold would like to acknowledge the lands and resources of the Treaty 3 Territory and respect the traditional values of our First Nation partners. To learn more about New Gold, visit our website at
New Gold attracts and hires highly skilled individuals. By joining our team, you can look forward to:
- A stimulating values-based work environment
- A culture of collaboration and inclusion
- Inspiring colleagues and approachable leaders
- Career development opportunities
- A deeply rooted commitment to responsible mining, health and safety and community engagement
- A competitive total compensation program
- A comprehensive benefits package including a retirement savings plan
Rainy River Mine
Situated in beautiful northwestern Ontario, 65 km northwest of Fort Frances, the Rainy River Mine is an open pit, gold and silver producing, residential mine site.
The Rainy River Mine, located adjacent to the Ontario / Minnesota border is 65 Kilometers northwest of Fort Frances, Ontario and is situated half way between Winnipeg, Manitoba and Thunder Bay, Ontario The area is home to more than 130 species of birds and large populations of moose, black bear and deer. If you enjoy outdoor activities including hunting, fishing, winter sports and lake country then this is an area you will love to live and work in.
About The Role
Position: Warehouse Technician (6 Month Temporary)
Schedule: Shift 7/7 – 12 hour days/nights
Position Reports To: Warehouse Supervisor
Position Overview
We are currently seeking a dedicated and hard working individual to join our team as a Warehouse Technician. The role of Warehouse Technician is to ensure the efficient operation of all warehouse activities. The ideal candidate will be responsible for ensuring proper protocols are followed with various tasks within the Warehouse and ensuring a safe work environment. This is an entry level position. No prior Warehouse experience is needed, the successful applicant will recieve on the job training to aquire the necessary skills and knowledge required for the position. This is a temporary 6-month contract with the potential for a full-time opportunity based on the candidate's attendance, positive work attitude and willingness to learn.
- Preference will be given to candidates local to the Rainy River District.
Key Responsibilities
- Ensure warehouse housekeeping and all activities are carried out to a standard that is conducive to creating and maintaining an injury free workplace.
- Provide efficient and timely services to customers and interfacing departments to meet or exceed the needs of the business.
- Work with the Inventory Analyst and Environment Department to ensure that correct procedures for the handling and storage of hazardous materials are established and closely monitored.
- Operate materials handling equipment in a safe manner.
- Ensure all documentation for materials and equipment leaving the site is completed and approved and that all goods leaving the site are inspected and documented.
- Organize inventory to ensure easy and safe accessibility.
- Conduct inventory counts to verify the stock on hand
- Maintain strong communications links and good working relationships with all customers and interfacing departments assisting others to meet the business objectives
- Attend warehouse and safety meetings.
Qualifications
- Grade 12 or GED preferred but not essential
- Valid Driver’s license
- Warehouse Trade Training is considered an asset
- Experience in warehousing, material handling and shipping
- Previous experience in operating warehouse equipment
- Previous experience with computers and MS Software
We thank all applicants for their interest but will only contact candidates selected to advance in the hiring process. New Gold does not accept resumes from employment placement agencies, head-hunters or recruitment suppliers that are not in a forma contractual arrangement with the Company. Any resume or other information received from a supplier not approved by New Gold will be considered unsolicited and will not be considered.
Inclusion, Equal Opportunity, Accessibility
New Gold is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veterans’ status, Indigenous status or any other legally protected factors. Disability-related accommodations during the recruitment process are available upon request.
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