Lumber Yard Associate

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

Job summary

Kent Building Supplies is seeking a Yard Associate to join their team in Riverview, New Brunswick. The role involves customer service, maintaining store standards, and handling inventory operations. Candidates should have excellent communication skills, experience in sales, and the ability to work in a physically demanding environment. An inclusive workplace culture where opportunities for career growth and development are prioritized.

Qualifications

• Experience in sales and customer service.
• Ability to lift 75 lbs.
• Availability for rotating shifts.

Responsibilities

• Provide superior customer service including greeting customers and completing sales.
• Maintain store standards such as inventory and merchandising.
• Prepare invoices and keep inventory updated.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Attention to Detail

Customer Service

Education

Grade 12 diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Description

As a Yard Associate, you will need to maintain the highest standards of safety, service, and merchandising. The job can be quite physical and involves standing, walking, and lifting. You will need to learn our products and policies and seek assistance when asked a question that you are unable to answer, or when you need help lifting a heavy item.

Responsibilities

1. Provide superior customer service – this includes greeting customers, providing information, completing sales, and arranging deliveries.
2. Maintain store standards – inventory, replenishment, and merchandising.
3. Learn about new products and attend department-specific training when provided.
4. Work safely by following all safety standards.
5. Prepare invoices, quotes, credit invoices, and delivery invoices.
6. Follow the computerized operating system to keep inventory up to date in the system when receiving new products or writing off products through theft or damage.

Qualifications

1. Excellent communication skills and a team player.
2. Experience in sales and customer service.
3. High attention to detail.
4. Ability to lift 75 lbs.
5. Availability to work days, evenings, and weekends (rotating shifts).
6. 21+ years of age due to forklift requirement (in-house training provided).
7. Ability to learn and operate the applicable computer system (D635) used to process orders.
8. Grade 12 diploma or equivalent is considered an asset.

About Us

Founded in 1882, J.D. Irving, Limited (JDI) has operations in Canada and the United States and employs 20,000 dedicated employees. At J.D. Irving, Limited, you are part of a dynamic team that leads with integrity and is passionate about delivering results. Our culture nurtures talent and fosters an inclusive workplace, offering opportunities for career growth across various divisions.

We are committed to creating accessible environments for our colleagues, candidates, and customers. Requests for accommodation due to 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? We promote an inclusive environment where everyone is appreciated, recognized, and empowered to contribute fully. We encourage you to apply regardless of whether you meet every criterion.

We appreciate your interest; however, only candidates 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 e-commerce website. Our mission is to be the best source of home improvement products through superior customer service, quality products, and great prices. We prioritize safety, employ over 3,700 people, and invest in training and technology to grow our market share. We focus on developing our people and fostering a culture of continuous improvement and innovation. Besides retail stores, we operate truss manufacturing facilities and a wholesale drywall company. We are members of the Independent Lumber Dealers Co-operative and the ARENA buying group, ensuring great product selection and pricing.