Material Handler

Kent Building Supplies; Sydney; On-site; CAD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Industrial Commercial Supplies (ICS) in Atlantic Canada is seeking a Material Handler to load, unload, sort and move shipments using hand tools or equipment. This is a part-time on-site position at our Sydney, NS location.

You will work safely, build pallets, assist with shipments, complete paperwork for order picking, returns, or damaged goods, and learn about new products in a fast-paced team environment. Prior warehouse experience is an asset, and on-the-job training is provided.

Qualifications

• Safety mindset
• High attention to detail
• Previous warehouse experience is an asset
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment
• Able to work in a team environment
• Able to work outside in variable temperatures and weather conditions

Responsibilities

• Works safely
• Select products using voice/head set or RF gun
• Build safe pallets
• Loads, unloads, replenishes and restocks various areas
• Assist with loading and unloading on products for shipments and deliveries
• Follows proper processes and completes paperwork for order picking, returns or identifying damaged goods
• Learns about new products

Skills

Safety mindset

Detail orientation

Warehouse experience (asset)

Fast-paced environment

Team player

Outdoor weather work

Job description

The Material Handler will perform general physical activities to load, unload, sort and move shipments by hand or using material handling equipment.

Responsibilities

• Works safely
• Select products using voice/head set or RF gun
• Build safe pallets
• Loads, unloads, replenishes and restocks various areas
• Assist with loading and unloading on products for shipments and deliveries
• Follows proper processes and completes paperwork for order picking, returns or identifying damaged goods
• Learns about new products

Qualifications

• Safety mindset
• High attention to detail
• Previous warehouse experience is considered an asset
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Able to work outside in variable temperatures and weather conditions

About the Team

Industrial Commercial Supplies (ICS) provides building materials specifically for commercial and industrial projects in Atlantic Canada. We are dedicated to serving commercial contractors with specialty commercial products for the entire building envelope. We work with the best brands in the commercial building space for interior fit up, commercial roofing, foundation supplies, above and below grade membranes and coatings as well as the required tools and accessories. As a part of the Retail and Distribution Division of J . D . Irving , Limited, we strive to deliver exceptional customer service through our fast and flexible fleet delivery system, technical expertise, and commitment to safety. While focusing on continuous business improvement, we are dedicated in developing our people by providing on-site training and promoting our values within the organization.

About Us

Founded in 1882, J.D. Irving, Limited (JDI) operates in Eastern Canada (New-Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, Québec, Ontario, Newfoundland and Labrador), as well as in USA. We are 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. With a culture that nurtures talent and creates an inclusive workplace, you can grow your career across our various operating divisions.

We are committed to creating accessible environments for our colleagues, candidates, and customers. Requests for accommodation due to a disability (which may be visible or invisible, temporary, or permanent) can be made at any stage of application and employment. We encourage candidates to make their accommodation needs known so that we can provide equitable opportunities.

Worried you do not meet all the requirements? Studies have shown that many applicants apply only to job opportunities when they feel they meet 100% of the criteria. We promote an inclusive environment where everyone is appreciated, recognized, and empowered to contribute fully. If you are interested in this position but are worried you did not meet all the requirements, we would encourage you to still apply.

Our recruitment advisors and hiring teams will utilize human screening combined with AI technology to help identify the skills and qualities that matter most to our business, while safeguarding your privacy and using AI responsibly.

We appreciate your interest in our company however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Job Info

• Job Identification 11831
• Job Category Supply Chain
• Posting Date 08/27/2026, 03:02 PM
• Job Schedule Part time
• Locations 89 Airport Rd, Sydney, NS, B1M 1B8, CA

(Placement in the salary range will be based on relevant job-related factors like candidate experience, education, skills and qualifications. L’échelon salarial sera déterminé en fonction de facteurs pertinents liés au poste, notamment l’expérience, la formation, les aptitudes et les compétences de la personne retenue.)