Gatehouse Associate

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

Job summary

Kent Building Supplies in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia is seeking a Gatehouse associate to excel in a fast-paced retail environment. The role requires the ability to lift merchandise and ensure accurate customer orders while maintaining a focus on loss prevention.

The ideal candidate will possess lumber knowledge, excellent verbal communication skills, and basic computer knowledge. Join us to provide outstanding service and work efficiently in all weather conditions.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of building materials is helpful.
• Ability to perform physically demanding tasks.
• Must be able to work in all weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Collect payments from customers.
• Operate registers and scanners efficiently.
• Verify accuracy of customer loads.

Skills

Lumber knowledge

Verbal communication skills

Basic computer knowledge

Job description

Job Description

We are currently looking for a Gatehouse associate to work in a fast‑paced retail environment. The position requires working outside and a thorough understanding of building materials to ensure each customer’s order is correct. Because of the loss‑prevention aspect, all products must be accounted for and paid for before leaving the premises; efficiency, tact, and thoroughness are essential for success.

Responsibilities

• Collect payments
• Operate registers, scanners, and credit card/debit card terminals
• Check customer loads for accuracy
• Clear all loads coming in and leaving the yard
• Report any violations, theft, accidents, or injuries to the store manager
• Provide excellent customer service
• Lift light to heavy merchandise

Qualifications

• Lumber knowledge is an asset
• Ability to perform physically demanding work as needed
• Ability to work in all weather conditions and in a fast‑paced environment
• Great verbal communication skills
• Basic computer knowledge

EEO Statement

We are committed to creating accessible environments for our colleagues, candidates, and customers. Requests for accommodation due to a disability (visible, invisible, temporary, or permanent) can be made at any stage of application and employment.