Lumber Yard Associate

J.D. Irving, Limited; Saint John; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the industry seeks a Yard Associate responsible for maintaining high safety standards and providing excellent customer service. The role requires physical capability for lifting and involves rotating shifts. Ideal candidates will have strong communication skills and experience in sales and customer service.

Qualifications

• Sales and customer service experience.
• Ability to lift 75 lbs.
• 21+ years of age due to forklift requirement.

Responsibilities

• Provide superior customer service including sales and information.
• Maintain store inventory standards and merchandising.
• Follow safety standards and operate inventory systems.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

Grade 12 diploma or equivalent

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.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and a team player
• Sales and customer service experience
• Possess a high level of attention to detail
• Ability to lift 75 lbs.
• Ability to workdays/evenings/weekends (rotating shifts)
• 21+ years of age due to forklift requirement (In-house training provided)
• Ability to learn and operate the applicable computer system (D635) used to process orders
• Grade 12 diploma or equivalent considered an asset

Responsibilities

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