Yard Associate

J.D. Irving, Limited; New Minas; On-site; CAD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

J.D. Irving, Limited in Canada is seeking associates for warehouse responsibilities including greeting customers, assisting with product information, and coordinating deliveries.

This role emphasizes hands-on handling, loading and unloading materials, and preparing orders for pickup or delivery. You will maintain inventory, keep the yard organized, and use D365 to update stock while following safety procedures.

Qualifications

• Safety mindset.
• High attention to detail.
• Previous warehouse experience is 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.
• Ability to lift 55 lbs.
• Ability to work days/evenings/weekends (rotating shifts).

Responsibilities

• Greet and assist customers with product information, sales, and arranging deliveries
• Load/unload materials and prepare orders for pickup or delivery
• Maintain inventory, replenish stock, and ensure the yard is clean and organized
• Prepare invoices, quotes, and delivery documents
• Use our system (D365) to manage inventory updates
• Follow all safety procedures and standards

Skills

Safety mindset

Attention to detail

Warehouse experience

Communication skills

Team player

Lift 55 lbs

Flexibility with shifts

Outdoor work in weather

Job description

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.

• Greet and assist customers with product information, sales, and arranging deliveries
• Load/unload materials and prepare orders for pickup or delivery
• Maintain inventory, replenish stock, and ensure the yard is clean and organized
• Prepare invoices, quotes, and delivery documents
• Use our system (D365) to manage inventory updates
• Follow all safety procedures and standards

• 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
• Ability to lift 55 lbs.
• Ability to work days/evenings/weekends (rotating shifts)

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.