Retail Associate

Create Your Experience of a Lifetime!

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.

Candidates for year-round positions are reviewed on a rolling basis. Applications will be accepted up to 90 days after the posting date, or until the position is filled (whichever is first).

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
• 401(k) Retirement Plan 
• 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:

Responsible for receiving all shipments and transfers from distributions centers and other stores.

Job Specifications: 

• Starting Wage: $20.00/hr - $23.00/hr
• Employment Type: Year Round 
• Shift Type: Part Time 
• Minimum Age: At least 18 years of age 
• Housing Availability: No

Job Responsibilities:

• Receive, document and organize all incoming and outgoing shipments
• Control the flow of products between back-stock area and the store
• Compare identifying information and counts, weights, or measurmentments of incoming and outgoing shipments to verify information against bills, invoices, orders or other records
• Determine method of shipment utlizing knowledge of shipping procedures, routes, and rates
• Insert items into containers, affix shipping labels to shipments
• Unpack and examine incoming shipments, reject damaged items, record shortages, and correspond with vendors to rectify damages and/or shortages
• May operate lift truck or handtruck to move or hoist shipments from shipping and receiving platform to storage or work area
• Maintain filing system for all incoming/outgoing shipments for stores and Distribution Centers
• Track and follow up with overdue and expected shipments
• Maintain a clean and organized workspace and shipping area
• Complete all warranty and product special orders following store procedures
• Other duties as assigned

Job Requirements:

• Maintain a clean and organized workspace and shipping area 
• Insert items into containers, affix shipping labels to shipments 
• Unpack and examine incoming shipments, reject damaged items, record shortages, and correspond with vendors to rectify damages and/or shortage 

The expected pay range is $20.00/hr - $23.00/hr. This is the pay range we reasonably expect to pay for this position. Individual compensation decisions are based on a variety of factors.

In completing this application, and when submitting related documentation, applicants may redact information that identifies their age, date of birth, and/or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution. 

We follow all federal, state, and local laws including restrictions on child/minor labor. Minors hired into this position will not be asked or permitted to engage in any activities restricted to adult workers.

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  516130
Reference Date: 07/23/2026 
Job Code Function: Retail Ops