Warehouse Technician

Make an impact at Canada’s premier mining company.

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 www.newgold.com. To learn more about our culture and people practices, visit the Career page.

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 and underground, 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.

Applicants who reside in Northwestern Ontario and have experience working in a cross-cultural environment, coupled with knowledge of the unique challenges and opportunities presented to those living in the Northwest Ontario, are assets. Hiring priority will be given to qualified applicants who are beneficiaries of the Impact Benefits Agreement (IBA) and to qualified applicants residing in the Northwest Ontario communities. (Indigenous) Members must clearly identify their status on the online job application and resume if they wish to receive priority consideration.

About The Role

Position: Warehouse Technician

Schedule: 14/14 - 12 Hour Days and Nights

Position Reports To: Warehouse Supervisor

Position Overview:

The role of the Warehouse Technician is to provide support within the efficient operation of all warehouse activities. Ensure all activites are carried out in conformance with New Gold's policies and procedures including cultural, safety and environmental. This is an entry level position, the successful candidate will receive on-the-job training to acquire the necessary skills and knowledge required for the position.

*Local applicants of the Rainy River District will be given priority.

Key Responsibilities

- Maintain yard and facility cleanliness and organization.

- Support production processes by ensuring the availability of parts for critical equipment.

- Coordinate and execute all 5S projects as assigned by the Supervisor or Lead Hand.

- Oversee site waste management, including the coordination and removal of waste materials.

- Manage the removal of scrap metal from the site in accordance with IBA agreements and in collaboration with business partners.

- Ensure warehouse housekeeping standards are upheld in alignment with Newgold policies, promoting a safe and injury-free workplace.

- Deliver efficient and timely services to customers and collaborating departments to meet or exceed business requirements.

- Operate materials handling equipment safely and in compliance with relevant regulations.

- Promote environmentally sustainable practices within the organization.

- Foster effective communication and strong working relationships with customers and interfacing departments to support the achievement of business objectives.

- Attend all supply chain and warehouse toolbox safety meetings.

- Assist with daily operational tasks as needed.

- Self-Starter with an ability to work alone safely and efficiently with minimal supervision

- Responsible for coordination of special projects as assigned up to and including completion

- Responsible for keeping accurate records, updating inventory information as needed and entry/update of records in Excel, SAP, Word and various Microsoft applications.

- Perform additional duties as assigned by the Supervisor or Lead Hand.

Competencies, Knowledge and Skills

- High school diploma (Grade 12) or equivalent (GED) preferred, but not mandatory.

- Valid driver’s license.

- Experience in warehousing, material handling, and shipping operations.

- Trained and qualified in the safe operation of warehouse equipment.

- Previous experience in a warehousing role within a mining environment is advantageous.

- Demonstrated ability in risk awareness, hazard identification, and mitigation.

- Familiarity with computerized material management systems.

- Excellent verbal and written communication skills for effective interaction with internal and external stakeholders.

- Proven ability to collaborate effectively within a team environment.

- Experience with SAP or similar ERP systems is considered an asset.

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.