Inventory Maintainer

Qualified Rate: $44.07 Per hour

Please note that new hires in this role may be paid a lower hourly rate during their qualifying period. In addition, CN employees are also eligible to an employee share investment plan (ESIP), Pension, Benefits, Railroad Retirement Benefits (RRB) and other perks.

At CN, the careers we offer are meaningful because the work that we do matters. Every day, our team of dedicated railroaders power the North American economy from coast-to-coast-to-coast, with an unwavering commitment to safety and service excellence.

If you enjoy hands-on tasks, working outdoors, and have a safety-first mindset, a career in railway operations might be right for you. With fresh challenges, paid training, and a host of great benefits - a career at CN means work that makes a true difference in the lives of people.

Join us today and get your career moving!

Job Summary

The incumbent is responsible for administering multi-step paper material transactions through pick lists. The role coordinates in and outbound material logistics as well as completes inventory optimization and organization within the warehouse.

Main Responsibilities

• Administer multi-step paper material transactions within the relevant material systems, prioritize, print and assign pick lists
• Create purchase requisitions for stock and non-stock materials
• Document and tag all returned and repairable materials
• Maintain and reconcile inventory against all material movements (e.g., request, order, pick, count, pack, receive, inspect, store, return, issue and others) and validate reconciliation reports
• Handle shipping and processing of cores, repair and return items and warranty items per Return Material Authorization (RMA) and core pool requirements
• Coordinate in and outbound material logistics, including preparing, tracing and expediting
• Organize the physical warehouse (e.g., organizing bin locations and housekeeping)
• Optimize inventory levels and monitor inventory records for plant and storage locations
• Handle materials and supply distribution (e.g., request, order, pick, count, pack, receive, inspect, store, return, issue materials) from and within the warehouse
• Perform the physical movement of materials (e.g., unload and load, deliver to and stage material in appropriate locations)

Working Conditions

• The role is performed in a combination of office and outdoor environment in various types of weather conditions with a regular workweek from Monday to Friday
• The role requires Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• The role requires the ability to operate forklift trucks
• Must have the ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
• Must have the ability to work in a team environment as well as independently in a self-driven, organized manner, and be able to multi-task

Experience

• Experience in warehouse operations, material handlingor inventory management

Education/Certification/Designation

• Must be a qualified Material Handler or be able to qualify as a Material Handler
• Must be in possession of valid forklift operator's card or pass a forklift operation test within the qualification period
• Must have a Valid Driver's License

Competencies

• We Care About Each Other
• We Strive for Excellence
• We Succeed Together
• We Lead Responsibly

Technical Skills/Knowledge

• Must pass a proficiency test related to key computer systems including Systems Applications and Products (SAP), Service Reliability Systems (SRS) and basic desktop applications such as Excel, Word, Outlook, and Intranet
• Must be aware of the rules and regulations that relate to the transportation and handling of dangerous goods and Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS), and pass a proficiency test
• Must have general knowledge of material classifications
• Must comply with mechanical rules and policies
• Must have good knowledge and show strength in material management processes and procedures
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and be able to converse in English and French*

*Any experience/education/skills/knowledge for these above would be considered as an asset

Additional Information (If Any)

The position will receive training at the beginning of employment with CN for three weeks. Training will be given on an ongoing basis as required to build the incumbents competency.This position is a unionized position. As such, pay and benefits are governed by the applicable collective agreement.

About CN

CN is a premium railroad that sustainably generates value for our customers, shareholders, employees, and stakeholders with an unwavering commitment to safety and service. Essential to the economy, to the customers, and to the communities it serves, CN safely transports more than 300 million tons of natural resources, manufactured products, and finished goods throughout North America every year. CN's network connects Canada’s Eastern and Western coasts with the U.S. South through an 18,800-mile rail network. CN and its affiliates have been contributing to community prosperity and sustainable trade since 1919. CN powers the North American economy and is committed to programs supporting social responsibility and environmental stewardship.

At CN, we are dedicated to building North America's safest, most inclusive and sustainable railroad, which includes reflecting the communities in which we operate. Research shows that candidates often don't apply unless they feel they fit the job posting at 100%. To all potential applicants, even if you don't meet every job requirement listed in a posting, we still encourage you to apply. If you require an accommodation for the recruitment process (including alternate formats of materials, accessible meeting rooms or other accommodations), please get in touch with our team at [email protected].

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