Millar Western Forest Products Ltd. Whitecourt pulp mill is currently seeking a Stores Person to join our materials management team. Reporting to the Inventory Manager, this individual will be based out of the Whitecourt pulp operation, but may also be assigned work with the company’s Whitecourt or Fox Creek sawmill operations, based on project and operational requirements. The Stores Person will be responsible for a number of warehouse duties, including materials issues & returns, shipping & receiving activities, stocking shelves, housekeeping and assigned activities relating to inventory management. The successful candidate will also play a role in promoting excellent business relationships with both internal and external customers.
The ideal candidate
The ideal candidate will be self-motivated and dynamic, capable of working with little supervision within a team environment. He or she will have a minimum Grade 12 education, a valid driver’s licence as well as good verbal and written communications abilities and computer skills. A Warehouse/Partsman ticket, forklift and SAP experience would be considered assets.
Why work for us?
Millar Western is a privately-owned, Alberta-based company that has been active in the forest products business for more than a century. Operating high-tech lumber and pulp mills supplied by woodlands teams recognized for leadership in sustainable management, the company provides stable, full-time employment to more than 600 people at operations located in lively, friendly, communities that offer excellent quality of life. The company offers:
- an industry-leading wage and benefits program, that includes a pension plan, comprehensive dental and health insurance and a profit-sharing plan
- a commitment to the highest safety standards, with a safety program recognized under initiatives such as Partners in Injury Reduction, Work Safe Alberta and the Premier’s Award for Healthy Workplaces
- a collaborative and respectful work environment that values the skills of our people and encourages them to take on new challenges and advance within the organization
- a chance to live where you work – no commuting or camps
This position is located in Whitecourt, Alberta, a vibrant community 170 km northwest of Edmonton, offering excellent housing, educational and recreational opportunities.
Your career starts here.
Application deadline: February 17, 2017
Send resume and cover letter to czemp@millarwestern.com or fax credentials, in confidence, to (780) 778-8315, attention Human Resources.
Millar Western thanks all applicants in advance; only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.