Inventory Maintainer
Canadian National RailwayJob Description Apply now Inventory Maintainer Req Id: 1363 Job Location: Proctor - MN Business Unit: Operations Highest Level Division: Mechanical Posting Start Date: 11/3/26 Posting End Date: 11/30/2026 11:59 EDT French/English Bilingual Requirement: No 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 handling or 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 c…