Position: Warehouse Associate 

Location: Gardiner, MT

Reports To: Warehouse and Logistics Manager

Status: Seasonal / Full-time / Non-Exempt

Summary Description:

Yellowstone Forever (YF) is the official nonprofit partner of Yellowstone National Park. Our mission is to protect, preserve, and enhance Yellowstone National Park through education and philanthropy. YF connects people to Yellowstone through outstanding visitor experiences and educational programs and translates those experiences into lifelong support of the park and philanthropic investment in its future. Our educational programming and products help people enhance their understanding and appreciation of the wildlife, natural wonders, and cultural history of the park. YF’s operations include Park Stores in and around Yellowstone; the Yellowstone Forever Institute, which offers in-depth educational programing for people of all ages; and a supporter program which raises funds for priority park projects.

The Retail team of YF is focused on delivering exceptional experiences in our stores both in the park and in surrounding areas and on our e-commerce site. The Warehouse Associate plays a critical role in Yellowstone Forever’s operations and is responsible for performing an array of duties including; receiving and accounting for inventory, binning and transferring inventory, picking and packing inventory for delivery to stores, occasionally driving the delivery vehicles/truck, safely handling heavy boxes by hand, moving pallets within the warehouse and on and off of trucks using mechanized equipment. The Warehouse Associate must enjoy the physical challenges of this job, be detail oriented and accurate, have good communication skills, and maintain a positive attitude during very busy periods of seasonal operations. 

Primary Responsibilities: 

• Prepare all transfer orders utilizing the warehouse management system to include picking, packing the merchandise, and loading the truck in preparation for delivery to stores
• Wrap, box, pack, label, palletize, load, and secure merchandise in delivery trucks using appropriate tools and following relevant procedures and standards
• Carefully handle fragile merchandise, ensuring minimal loss to breakage
• Prepare all transfer orders utilizing the warehouse management system to include picking, packing the merchandise, and loading the truck in preparation for delivery to stores
• Report any impaired or damaged merchandise items and place damaged merchandise in the appropriate bin
• Safely operate mechanized inventory handling equipment including carts, pallet jacks, dock lifts, and walking-stacker forklift 
• Assist with product delivery to park stores which may include driving and operating YF’s delivery vehicles
• Safely operate motor vehicles, driving up to 200 miles per day to make deliveries when necessary
• Welcome incoming delivery truck drivers and assist with unloading shipments onto the dock in an organized and efficient manner
• Receive shipments by product type and quantity against the purchase order, communicating any variances to the Warehouse and Logistics Manager then accurately shelving the product once the receipt has been processed in the warehouse management system
• Label merchandise with appropriate barcodes as needed 
• Utilize the warehouse management system to complete online sales orders including: picking the order, packaging it appropriately, and shipping it using prescribed mailing procedures
• Conduct regular inventory cycle counts and physical inventory counts using the warehouse management system
• Restock and face warehouse product shelves
• Effectively communicate warehouse-related information across the organization, to the National Park Service, and to all Park partners 
• Represent YF and its mission accurately and positively
• Foster a collaborative, team-oriented environment with YF employees, volunteers, and partners
• Other tasks as assigned by Warehouse and Logistics Manager, or other designated leadership

Basic Qualifications:

• Hands-on experience in a warehouse setting
• Great physical stamina and manual dexterity
• Good organizational and time-management skills
• Great interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to count accurately and be consistent in recording inventory in the warehouse management system
• Ability to lift boxes/equipment weighing up to 40 pounds (with support of lift equipment) 
• Ability to stand for extended periods 
• Demonstrated ability to complete tasks in a timely, organized, and accurate manner
• Proven ability to work as a member of a team to accomplish goals
• Ability to represent YF in a courteous and professional manner
• This position may involve driving vehicles, therefore applicants must hold and maintain a valid US driver’s license, and maintain a favorable driving record for insurance purposes
• A satisfactory criminal background check is a condition of employment

Preferred Qualifications:  

• Knowledge of Yellowstone National Park
• Experience working in a non-profit environment
• Experience working in a warehouse setting

Yellowstone Forever is an equal opportunity employer. It is our policy to comply with all applicable local, state, and federal laws prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status, political beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law.