SF50 - Yard Associate

Moffatt & Powell RONA 2024; Seaforth; Hybrid; CAD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Moffatt & Powell RONA in Seaforth operates as a hybrid role combining inside sales and yard duties to serve customers with product selections and material needs. The position emphasizes exceptional customer service, product knowledge, and safe handling of materials in both store and yard environments.

The role reports to Retail Sales Manager / Yard Supervisor and requires strong communication, teamwork, and dependability, with a wage of $18.00 per hour.

Responsibilities

• Greet customers promptly and warmly, ensuring a positive and professional experience.
• Assess customer needs and provide knowledgeable advice on store and yard products.
• Assist contractors and customers with loading and unloading materials safely and efficiently.
• Operate the cash terminal, processing purchases, returns, exchanges, and receipts.
• Ensure all products leaving the yard have been properly invoiced and/or paid for.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe yard, sheds, special‑order areas, and sales floor.
• Follow health and safety policies and report concerns promptly to management.

Job description

Inside Sales / Yard Associate - Seaforth

Reports to: Retail Sales Manager / Yard Supervisor

Wage: $18.00

Position Summary

At Moffatt & Powell RONA, exceptional customer service and continuous improvement are central to who we are. The Inside Sales / Yard Associate plays a key role in delivering customer service excellence both inside the store and throughout the yard. This hybrid position supports customers with product selection, purchases, and building material needs while maintaining a safe, organized, and welcoming environment.

With a strong focus on product knowledge, operational excellence, and safety, this role contributes directly to our mission of providing top‑notch service to every customer. Continuous learning, adaptability, and a commitment to our core values—Caring, Commitment, Community, and Continuous Learning—are essential to success in this position.

Core Competencies

• Customer Service
• Communication
• Problem Solving
• Detail Orientation
• Accountability
• Dependability
• Teamwork
• Ethics and Integrity

Key Responsibilities

Customer Interaction & Service

• Greet customers promptly and warmly, ensuring a positive and professional experience.
• Assess customer needs and provide knowledgeable advice on store and yard products.
• Assist contractors and customers with loading and unloading materials safely and efficiently.
• Operate the cash terminal, processing purchases, returns, exchanges, and issuing receipts.
• Ensure all products leaving the yard have been properly invoiced and/or paid for.

Product Knowledge & Sales Support

• Maintain up‑to‑date knowledge of products, features, and applications through vendor and internal training.
• Support sales objectives set by the Branch Leadership Team.
• Stay informed about current promotions, flyer pricing, and special offers.

Inventory, Stock & Product Handling

• Verify returned products by checking customer return slips, ensuring accuracy and product integrity.
• Support inventory control through cycle counts, documentation, and reporting damaged products.
• Assist with stocking shelves, putting away received products, and replenishing merchandise from overstock.
• Update product codes as required to maintain accurate inventory records.

Yard & Store Maintenance

• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe yard, sheds, special‑order areas, and sales floor.
• Keep checkout and work areas tidy, clutter‑free, and aligned with store floor plans.

Deliveries

• Accompany Delivery Truck Drivers and assist with deliveries as required.

Safety & Compliance

• Adhere to all health and safety policies, procedures, and loss‑prevention guidelines.
• Maintain a safe working environment by promptly reporting concerns to management.
• Follow procedures related to product breakage and safe material handling.

Additional Duties

• Perform other duties as assigned by the Store Manager or Yard Supervisor.

Commitment to Inclusion

Moffatt & Powell is committed to an inclusive and barrier‑free workplace. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates participating in all aspects of the selection process. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer; we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.