Material Handler

Kent Building Supplies; Mount Pearl; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team as a Yard Associate in a leading retail building supply chain in Atlantic Canada. This role emphasizes providing exceptional customer service while maintaining safety and store standards. You'll engage with customers, assist with their needs, and ensure the inventory is managed efficiently. This position offers a chance to grow in a supportive environment focused on employee development. If you enjoy a physical job and have a passion for helping others, this opportunity could be perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and teamwork skills are essential.
• Experience in sales and customer service is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide superior customer service and assist customers with inquiries.
• Maintain store standards including inventory and merchandising.
• Follow safety standards and prepare invoices as needed.

Skills

Customer Service

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Attention to Detail

Bilingual (French and English)

Education

Grade 12 diploma or equivalent

Tools

Computer Operating System (D635)

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 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 computerized operating system to keep inventory up to date in the system, including receiving new products or writing off products through theft or damage.

Qualifications

1. Excellent communication skills and ability to work as part of a team.
2. Experience in sales and customer service.
3. High attention to detail.
4. Ability to lift up to 75 lbs.
5. Availability to work days, evenings, and weekends on rotating shifts.
6. Ability to learn and operate the applicable computer system (D635) used to process orders.
7. Grade 12 diploma or equivalent is considered an asset.
8. Bilingual in French and English is preferred.

About Us

Founded in 1882, J.D. Irving, Limited (JDI) operates in Canada and the United States with a team of 20,000 dedicated employees. We are a dynamic team committed to integrity, results, and fostering an inclusive workplace where talent can grow. We are dedicated to creating accessible environments for our colleagues, candidates, and customers. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates, including those who may not meet 100% of the criteria, to promote an inclusive environment.

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 ecommerce 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, employee development, and continuous improvement, operating various facilities including retail stores, truss manufacturing, and wholesale drywall companies. We are part of the Independent Lumber Dealers Co-operative and the ARENA buying group, ensuring excellent product selection and pricing.