Yard Associate

J.D. Irving, Limited; Dartmouth; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the retail sector is seeking a Lumber Yard Associate in Dartmouth, NS. The position involves providing exceptional customer service, maintaining store standards, and performing physical tasks including lifting and moving products. Ideal candidates should possess strong communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work flexible shifts. Training for operating forklifts will also be provided. This role promises a dynamic and challenging work environment in all weather conditions.

Qualifications

• Ability to work days/evenings/weekends with rotating shifts.
• Willingness to learn about the products and policies.

Responsibilities

• Provide superior customer service, including greeting customers and completing sales.
• Maintain store standards in inventory and merchandising.
• Follow safety standards and complete necessary training.

Skills

Excellent communication

Team player

Attention to details

Customer service experience

Ability to lift 55 lbs.

Willingness to work in all weather conditions

Tools

D365

Job description

As a Lumber 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.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and team player
• Sales and customer service experience
• Possess a high level of attention to details
• Ability to lift 55 lbs.
• Ability to work days/evening/weekends (rotating shifts)
• Ability to learn and operate the applicable computer system (D365) used to process orders
• Willingness to work in all weather conditions

Responsibilities

• Provide superior customer service – this includes greeting customers, providing information, completing sales, and arranging deliveries
• Maintain store standards – Inventory, Replenishment and Merchandising
• Learn about new products and attending department specific training when provided
• Work safely by following all safety standards.
• Prepare invoices, quotes, credit invoices and delivery invoices.
• Follow computerized operating system to keep inventory up to date in system if receiving new products or writing off the product through theft or damage.
• In-house forklift training to be provided (21+ years of age).