Receiver/Shipper Associate

Kent Building Supplies; Dartmouth; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Kent Building Supplies is seeking a Warehouse Receiver in Dartmouth, NS. You will load, unload, verify inbound shipments, and manage daily receiving, packing, and inventory checks. Proficiency with RF scanners and shipping software is helpful.

You will collaborate with the warehouse team in a fast-paced environment, ensuring accurate shipments and adherence to delivery schedules while maintaining professionalism and confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills both written and spoken.
• Good organizational and planning skills.
• Ability to perform repetitive, manual material handling.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to change.
• Operates with utmost professionalism and confidentiality.
• Previous experience in order picking, packing using RF Scanners, and general warehouse duties is an asset.
• Strong computer skills, specifically shipping software.
• Experience in logistics, dealing with various freight/courier partners.
• Forklift License will be considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Support the daily workload and work with the warehouse supervisor and team.
• Work in a fast-paced environment.
• Complete receiving/shipping/picking/packing/inventory checks for quality control.
• Prioritize and pick material to fill and process orders.
• Maintain picking accuracy and ensure correct shipments to customers.
• Monitor inventory levels of product daily.
• Print and process documents (picklist, packing list, bills of ladings).
• Ensure shipping and receiving documents are correct.
• Load and unload inbound and outbound freight.
• Meet delivery dates and deadlines.
• Operate forklift and pump truck safely.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Adaptability

Safety awareness

Tools

RF Scanners

Shipping software

Job description

The Receiver will perform and/or supervise general physical activities to load, unload, sort and move shipments by hand or using material handling equipment. Manage verification, acceptance, counting, and inputting into D365 Microsoft system of all incoming goods and their condition.

Responsibilities

Supporting the daily workload and working together with the warehouse supervisor and team

Work well in a fast-paced environment

Completing all receiving/shipping/picking/packing/inventory checks as required for quality control

Prioritize and pick material to fill and process orders

Maintain picking accuracy and responsibility for complete and correct shipments to customers

Monitor inventory levels of product daily

Print and process various documents, e.g., picklist, packing list and bill of ladings

Ensure shipping and receiving documents are completed and correct

Load and unload inbound and outbound freight

Manage and meet the needs of customer delivery dates and delivery deadlines

Operate a forklift and pump truck safely

Perform other duties as required

Qualifications

Strong communication skills both written and spoken

Good organizational and planning skills

Ability to perform repetitive, manual material handling without restriction requiring (but not limited to) the following physical abilities: kneeling, bending, squatting, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, and grasping

Willingness to learn and adapt to change

Operates with utmost professionalism and confidentiality

Previous experience in order picking, packing using RF Scanners, and general warehouse duties is an asset

Strong computer skills, specifically shipping software

Experience in logistics, dealing with various freight/courier partners

Forklift License will be considered an asset

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 and know-how, quality products, and everyday great prices. We protect our customers and staff by hiring and training associates committed to our safety values. We employ over 3,700 people and work hard to increase our market share through strategic investment in training and technology. We focus on the development of our people and promote a culture of continuous improvement and innovation. In addition to our retail stores, we operate truss manufacturing facilities and a wholesale drywall company. We are a member of Independent Lumber Dealers Co-operative and the ARENA buying group which ensures our great product selection and pricing

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 8934
• Job Category Supply Chain
• Posting Date 05/07/2026, 05:23 PM
• Job Schedule Full time
• Locations 680 Cutler Avenue, Dartmouth, NS, B3B 0N1, 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.)