Gatehouse Associate (Seasonal Contract)

Kent Building Supplies; Saint John; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Kent Building Supplies is seeking a Gatehouse associate to work in a fast-paced retail environment. This role involves ensuring accurate customer orders, operating payment systems, and providing excellent service while working outdoors. Ideal candidates should possess lumber knowledge and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Ability to perform physically demanding work.
• Ability to work in all weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Collect payments and operate registers.
• Check customer loads for accuracy.
• Provide excellent customer service.

Skills

Lumber knowledge

Verbal communication

Basic computer knowledge

Job description

Job Description

We are currently looking for a Gatehouse associate to work in a fast-paced retail environment. This position requires working outside and to be extremely knowledgeable about building materials to ensure that each customer’s order is correct. Due to the Loss Prevention aspect of the position, you need to ensure all products are accounted for and paid for before leaving the premises. You must be efficient, tactful, and thorough to excel at this position.

Responsibilities

1. Collect payments
2. Operate registers, scanners, and credit card/debit card terminals
3. Check customer loads for accuracy
4. Clear all loads coming in and leaving the yard
5. Report any violations, theft, accidents, or injuries to the store manager
6. Provide excellent customer service
7. Ability to lift light to heavy merchandise

Qualifications

1. Lumber knowledge is an asset
2. Ability to perform physically demanding work as needed
3. Ability to work in all weather conditions and a fast-paced environment
4. Great verbal communication skills
5. Basic computer knowledge

About Us

Founded in 1882, J.D. Irving, Limited (JDI) has operations in Canada and the United States and is a team of 20,000 dedicated employees. At J.D. Irving, Limited, you are part of a dynamic team of professionals who lead with integrity and are passionate about delivering results. We foster a culture that nurtures talent and creates an inclusive workplace, providing opportunities for career growth across our divisions.

We are committed to creating accessible environments for our colleagues, candidates, and customers. Requests for accommodation due to a disability can be made at any stage of application and employment. We encourage candidates to disclose their accommodation needs to ensure equitable opportunities.

Worried you do not meet all the requirements? Many applicants apply only when they meet 100% of the criteria. We promote an inclusive environment where everyone is appreciated, recognized, and empowered to contribute fully. If you're interested but unsure, we encourage you to apply.

We appreciate your interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

About The Team

Kent is the largest retail building supply chain in Atlantic Canada, with 48 locations and an ecommerce website. Our mission is to be the best source of home improvement products through superior customer service, quality products, and competitive prices. We prioritize safety by hiring and training associates committed to our safety values. Employing over 3,700 people, we focus on developing our team and fostering a culture of continuous improvement and innovation. Besides retail stores, we operate truss manufacturing facilities and a wholesale drywall company. We are part of the Independent Lumber Dealers Co-operative and the ARENA buying group, which help ensure our product quality and pricing.