Inventory Control Technician

West Red Lake Gold Mines; Red Lake; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Operation Bonus

Health and Dental

Health Care Spending Account

Long-Term Disability

RRSP Matching

Employee Referral Bonus

Job summary

West Red Lake Gold Mines is seeking an Inventory Control Technician to maintain accurate inventory levels across multiple warehouses and support the Purchasing & Warehouse team in a high-velocity mining operation.

You will manage receiving, bin locations, annual counts, and discrepancy investigations while coordinating with internal departments and external suppliers. A strong safety mindset and forklift experience are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years experience in inventory control and warehouse.
• Experience in Inventory Control processes and attention to detail is required.
• Knowledge of Mining Equipment and Parts.
• Experience in Purchasing for mining operations is an asset.
• Post-secondary education in Purchasing or Warehouse fields is an asset.
• Excellent problem solving, communication and decision-making skills required.

Responsibilities

• Maintains accurate inventory levels across all warehouses.
• Receives items and assigns bin locations according to layout.
• Performs annual physical inventory counts.
• Provides count summaries and accuracy reports.
• Checks daily stock outs and keeps warehouses in balance.
• Day-to-day processing of inventory requirements for all warehouses.
• Communicates with departments regarding inventory control.
• Assists with supplier and client base requests and inquiries.
• Investigates inventory discrepancies and invoice problems when required.
• Supports warehouse systems and processes as needed.
• Provides guidance to warehouse staff as required.
• Vacation coverage for other positions when required.
• Operates all warehouse equipment as needed.
• Maintains housekeeping and performs other duties as requested.

Skills

Inventory control

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Communication

Decision making

Organizational skills

Education

Post-secondary education in Purchasing or Warehouse

Tools

Purchasing software

Microsoft Excel

Warehouse systems

Forklifts

Job description

Inventory Control Technician

West Red Lake Gold Mines Ltd. is a Canadian gold exploration and development company focused on restarting and expanding the historic Madsen Gold Mine in the Red Lake District of Northwestern Ontario. In addition to advancing the Madsen Mine toward sustainable production, the company is developing nearby high-grade gold deposits to support future growth. Backed by modern infrastructure, a skilled workforce, and a strong technical team, West Red Lake Gold is committed to operational excellence, responsible mining practices, and creating long-term value as it progresses toward steady commercial production.

Reporting to the Lead Buyer/Warehouse Lead, the successful candidate provides high quality service and support to the Purchasing & Warehouse Department. The Inventory Control Technician will work locally on a 5-2, 4-3, 9 hour days schedule.

The Benefits:

• Build your future with us. We support, develop, and reward our people every step of the way.
• Operation Bonus Program
• 100% employer paid extended health and dental program
• Health Care Spending Account
• Long-Term Disability Coverage
• RRSP matching program
• Employee referral bonus

About the Candidate:

• Minimum 5 years experience in inventory control and warehouse required
• Experience in Inventory Control processes and attention to detail is required
• Knowledge of Mining Equipment and Parts
• Experience in Purchasing for mining operations and / or mine Suppliers is an asset
• Post-secondary education in the Purchasing or Warehouse field is an asset
• Excellent problem solving, communication and decision-making skills required
• Ability to effectively deal with high pressure environments and tight deadlines
• Strong computer system proficiency with Purchasing software and Microsoft Office, specifically Excel spreadsheets
• Experience in operating equipment, Forklifts and Stackers.
• Excellent Safety record
• High level of organizational skills

About the Role:

The Inventory Control Technician is responsible for maintaining accurate inventory levels across all warehouse locations through receiving, stock management, annual physical counts, discrepancy resolution, and inventory reporting. Ensures compliance with safety standards while supporting warehouse operations, collaborating with internal and external stakeholders, and providing operational assistance as needed.

• Complies with all safety requirements and observes all company policies and procedures.
• Receives "New" Items and gives all new items bin locations according to warehouse layout.
• Perform physical inventory counting of all items in all warehouses annually
• Provide Lead Buyer/Warehouse Lead with count summary and accuracy reports
• Check daily stock outs and keep warehouses in balance

• Day to Day processing of Inventory requirements for all warehouses
• Communicating with various departments regarding inventory control
• Assisting with internal and external client and Supplier base requests and enquiries
• Investigating inventory discrepancies and invoice problems when required
• Warehouse systems & processes support as needed
• Provide support & guidance to warehouse techs as required
• Vacation coverage for other positions when required
• Operate all warehouse equipment as needed
• Housekeeping as required
• Other duties as requested

**The Company is committed to providing training and development for the right candidate(s) to build skills and competencies **

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive, diverse workforce and responsible mining practices that create lasting value for our people, communities, and stakeholders.

At West Red Lake Gold, we foster a culture where people speak up with courage, take action, challenge unsafe conditions, and care for one another because safety is not just a set of rules; it is who we are and what we stand for. The health, safety, and well-being of our employees remain our highest priorities. We are committed to creating sustainable value through responsible environmental stewardship, strong social responsibility, and operational excellence.

*Must be willing to complete a criminal background check, pre-employment physical, and drug and alcohol test