Yard Associate

J.D. Irving; Antigonish; On-site; CAD 20,664 - 27,552; Part time

Job summary

J.D. Irving is hiring a part-time Yard Associate in Antigonish, Nova Scotia. You will provide customer service, manage inventory, and follow safety procedures in a fast-paced environment. Candidates should have strong communication skills, customer service experience, and the ability to lift up to 75 lbs.

Knowledge of D365 is an asset, and a Grade 12 diploma is preferred. Join a supportive team dedicated to maintaining high service standards.

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills and ability to work well within a team.
• Experience in sales and customer service roles.
• High attention to detail while maintaining safety standards.
• Physical capability to lift items weighing up to 75 lbs.
• Quick learning of inventory and sales systems like D365.

Responsibilities

• Provide welcoming, attentive customer service.
• Support inventory counts and restock shelves.
• Learn new products and participate in training.
• Follow workplace safety procedures.
• Assist with preparing invoices and delivery documentation.

Skills

Excellent communication

Team player

Sales and customer service experience

Attention to detail

Ability to lift 75 lbs

Ability to learn and operate D365

Education

Grade 12 diploma or equivalent

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

Provide welcoming, attentive customer service — greet customers, answer questions, help them find what they need, and support them through the checkout and delivery‑arrangement process.

Maintain strong in‑store standards — support inventory counts, restock shelves, and ensure merchandise is clean, organized, and easy for customers to access.

Learn about new products and participate in department training to better support customers on the floor.

Work safely by following all workplace safety procedures and maintaining a hazard‑free environment.

Assist with preparing basic paperwork, including invoices and delivery documentation.

Use the store’s computer system to keep inventory accurate when receiving new products or removing items due to damage or loss.

Qualifications

Excellent communication and team player

Sales and customer service experience

Possess a high level of attention to details

Ability to lift 75 lbs.

Ability to learn and operate the applicable computer system (D365) used to process orders

Grade 12 diploma or equivalent considered an asset

Equal Opportunity Statement

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.

Job Info

• Job Identification 10451
• Job Category Supply Chain
• Posting Date 06/10/2026, 04:15 PM
• Job Schedule Part time
• Locations 35 Market Street, Antigonish, NS, B2G 3B5, CA