Yard Associate

Kent Building Supplies Inc.; Amherst; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Kent Building Supplies Inc. is seeking a dependable warehouse associate in Amherst, Nova Scotia. You will handle product loading, restocking, and display maintenance while following safety procedures and store processes.

This role emphasizes teamwork, reliable communication, and the ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions. Join a long‑standing Atlantic Canada retailer and contribute to efficient order fulfillment and customer service.

Qualifications

• Safety mindset
• High attention to detail
• Previous warehouse experience is considered an asset
• Excellent communication skills
• 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

Responsibilities

• Works safely
• Organizes and maintains displays including promotional signage and price labels
• Loads, unloads, replenishes and restocks various areas
• Follows proper processes and completes paperwork for order picking, returns or identifying damaged goods
• Learns about new products

Skills

Safety mindset

Attention to detail

Excellent communication skills

Teamwork

Outdoors in variable weather

Fast-paced environment

Job description

Build More Than a Career. Build a Future.

At KENT, people don't just take jobs. They build careers. Whether you're leading a team, serving customers, creating content, managing projects, or building expertise in your field, you'll find opportunities to learn new skills, take on new challenges, and grow your career. Many of our leaders started in frontline roles and advanced through experience, development, and hard work. If you're looking for a place where your contribution matters, your growth is supported, and your work helps shape communities across Atlantic Canada, we'd love to hear from you.

Join one. Grow with many.

The service that we offer customers includes ensuring that our product displays are safe and easy to shop. We assist customers with picking and loading their products. To offer these services, we need associates who enjoy manual handling and physical work.

Responsibilities

• Works safely
• Organizes and maintains displays including promotional signage and price labels
• Loads, unloads, replenishes and restocks various areas
• 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
• Excellent communication skills
• 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 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.