Winter 2027 Retail Distribution Center Clerk - Yellowstone National Park

Overview

Discover the magic of Yellowstone's winter season!

Love snow, magical scenery, and fewer crowds? Join us at Yellowstone National Park this winter! Live. Work. Explore. in the serene wonderland with a tight-knit employee community, enjoy unique activities like skiing and snowshoeing, and provide warm hospitality to our guests. We're hiring a Retail Distribution Center Clerk to work at the Retail Distribution Center in Gardiner, MT. Experience the "secret season" of Yellowstone – an unforgettable winter adventure awaits!

Job Summary:

This role involves assisting with the receiving and distribution of goods at a distribution center. This includes loading and unloading shipments, accurately processing merchandise, maintaining an organized warehouse, adhering to safety protocols, assisting with annual inventories, and supporting mail order processing. Additionally, the role requires compliance with environmental management practices and performing other assigned duties as needed.

The Details:Position Type: SeasonalSeason Dates: Early December 2026 to Early March 2027Pay: $16.00/hourSchedule: Typical schedule is 40 hours, 5 days/per week (may include weekends, evenings, and holidays)

Why Yellowstone National Park?We are a welcoming community who work hard, share a real passion for the environment, and enjoy crafting memorable experiences for our guests. As part of the Xanterra Travel Collection®, we are the primary authorized concessionaire in Yellowstone, and proud stewards of the park.

Life in Yellowstone:

• Employee housing provided in the Gardiner Bunkhouse at a low cost. Meals not provided 
• Free on-site laundry facility, Wi-Fi (limited bandwidth), and utilities included
• A fast-paced, exciting work environment with plenty of upward mobility and growth opportunities
• Meet people of all ages from all over the country and world!

Benefits:

• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Program
• Learning and Development Program

Perks:

• Free Yellowstone National Park pass
• Employee Recreation Program (photo contest, gear rentals, seminars, ski trips, and more)
• Access to discounted services at Yellowstone Medical Clinics operated by STGi.
• Employee discounts at local gateway communities
• 100 miles of cross-country ski trails (both groomed and skier tracked)
• Outdoor ice skating rinks
• Retail, Lodging and Travel Discounts
• $350 Referral Bonus Program
• The adventure of a lifetime!

Responsibilities

• Assist with receiving and distribution of goods to and from the distribution center, including the loading and unloading of shipments from different carriers.
• Accurately and efficiently receive, price, package and distribute merchandise received in the distribution center; keeping paperwork legible.
• Timely and accurate completion of all orders and computer processes related to the processing, packaging and shipping of store product picks in our retail system.
• Practice safe work habits in an industrial type work environment by complying with all safety requirements. Notify a supervisor immediately if an unsafe work condition or practice is observed. Successfully complete all required safety training.
• Maintain an open dialogue with all members of the DC staff, store staff, and support staff.
• May assist with any Retail Distribution Center task as business dictates which may include, but not limited to, processing merchandise, cleaning, and completing online orders.
• May assist with the execution of retail inventories.
• Ensure a safe work area and comply with all safety requirements.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Must be able to communicate professionally and with courtesy.
• Have accurate and moderately fast computer skills
• Have ability to accept direction and work cooperatively with other department personnel and to function with other Xanterra Departments, as needed.
• Understand overall inventory control procedures; assist with inventory files, as needed.
• Willingness to work holidays, weekends, and flexible shifts.

Preferred Qualifications (if applicable):

• Prior experience in warehouse, shipping, and mail-order operations.
• Prior experience in paperwork processing and filing according to policy

Physical Requirements include:

• Able to stand/walk on a concrete surface for a minimum eight-hour shift.
• Able to lift and move goods weighing 50 pounds, and up to 100 pounds or more with assistance.
• Able to frequently bend down or kneel to pick or stock product during a shift. Must be able to frequently move up and down ladders to put away and pull stock during a shift.
• Must be able to work in hot, cold, and dusty environments at elevations above 5000’.
• Must be able to work in close proximity of large game animals like elk, while respecting their space and not approaching.
• Must have hand dexterity capable of sorting paperwork and small items.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.