Transportation Lead Food & Beverage Operations – Housing May Be Available (Whistler, BC, Canada) Whistler Blackcomb

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Come work and play in the mountains!  Whether it’s your first-time seeing snow or you were born on the slopes, joining our team means discovering (or re-discovering!) a passion for the outdoors while building lifelong connections with teammates and guests from around the world.

With 40+ resorts across 3 continents, you can join our team for a season or stay to build a career. From day one, you’ll receive some of the highest compensation rates in the industry, free Epic pass(es) along with free ski and snowboard lessons, 40% retail discounts, the chance to grow through Epic Service – our leading training and development experience, and wellness benefits to fuel your success.

Job Benefits

• Ski/Mountain Perks! Free passes for employees, employee discounted lift tickets for friends and family AND free ski lessons 
• MORE employee discounts on lodging, food, gear, and mountain shuttles
• RSP Options (after 12 months or 2000 cumulative hours of service)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Excellent training and professional development
• Referral Program

Full Time roles are eligible for the above, plus:

• Health Insurance; Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, and Vision Insurance plans (for eligible seasonal employees after working 500 hours)
• Free ski passes for dependents
• Critical Illness and Accident plans

Job Summary:

As the F&B Transportation Lead, you are accountable for the daily operations of the F&B Operations Warehouse (Base II) and Whistler Gondola Base Building (G1) facilities and provide day-to-day direction for our Base II and G1 warehouse & transportation teams. While complying with all safety and company standard operating procedures, you will exceed the expectations of our (internal) customers and maintain quality relationships with our supplier-partners.

Job Specifications:

• Housing: May Be Available
• Expected Pay Range: $22.00 – $25.00 / hour
• Shift Availability: Full Time

Job Responsibilities:

• Ensure safety protocols are followed and documented, including but not limited to equipment checks, safety compliance documentation like footwear, food safety temperature and receiving logs and safety awareness briefings as part of the daily pre-shifts.
• Establish weekly work schedules while assist with time and labour management; assign timelines for routine and special warehouse activities and provide hands-on day-to-day direction and leadership for a 4-15-person Warehouse and Transportation team.
• Ensure that physical receiving, storage, and transport activities proceed according to established policies and procedures.
• Responsible for security of Base II and G1 receiving areas and their assets.
• Complete regular inventory counts and orders to maintain par levels of Warehouse products.
• Ensure that the Base II and G1 facilities present a professional “look”, offer an environment that is conducive to safe and efficient work habits, and are viewed by the team as a pleasant place to be.
• Organize daily, weekly and special cleaning schedules, and ensure timely completion of these activities.
• Update vehicle use and maintenance logs and liaise with the Fleet Maintenance department regarding the maintenance of both Snow Cats and Trucks.
• Responsible for planning and implementation of seasonal delivery schedules for F&B outlets.
• Liaise with the F&B Purchasing Office and our (internal) customers for issues related to receiving, storage and rotation, inventory management, distribution, transportation, inter-unit transactions, recycling and waste management.
• Assist to supervise, co-ordinate and document training and coaching of all F&B Shipper/Receivers, Warehouse Workers, Cat Drivers & Truck Drivers.
• Conduct receiving area and log book audits as directed by Assistant Manager.
• Assist with hiring qualified seasonal staff and their retention by providing a fun, inclusive, development focused environment.
• We are a company that works together and throughout the season you may be required to assist other departments as needed.

Job Requirments:

• Demonstrate our core values: Be Safe, Serves Others, Do Right, Drive Value, Do Good, Have Fun and Be Inclusive
• Valid British Columbia Driving License and able to provide clear abstract.
• Steel-toed shoes are required.
• An above-average familiarity with foodservice terms, product identification/usage and restaurant operations.
• Capable team leader and supportive team player.
• Excels at prioritizing, delegating and keeping team motivated and on target.
• Works well under the pressure of time constraints and (internal) customer demands.
• Shows highly developed organizational skills with a focus on safety and attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• 2 years experience in a high-volume warehouse and distribution center; Supervisory experience will be an asset.
• Experience in the operation and routine maintenance of transportation vehicles and equipment to include four-wheel drive trucks with capacities of one-to-three tons, snow-cats, forklifts, pallet jacks and hand-trucks.
• Food Safe Level I, Basic First Aid/CPR, an asset.
• A level of competency, in snow skiing or boarding, that will allow safe access to all on-mountain foodservice facilities as required.
• Knowledge of Whistler/Blackcomb Mountain operations and policies will be an asset.
• Intermediate working knowledge of Microsoft Windows/Office/Excel and computer systems.
• Knowledge of COUPA procurement system is an asset but not required.    

Vail Resorts is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other status protected by applicable law.

Requisition ID 501389
Reference Date: 04/29/2024
Job Code Function: Warehouse