Yard Associate

Kent Building Supplies Inc.; Town of Woodstock; On-site; CAD 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Kent Building Supplies is seeking a Yard Associate to assist customers with product selection, loading, and maintaining a safe, organized yard. This role is outdoors and hands-on, with training provided for equipment operation.

The position supports a fast-paced, team-oriented environment and requires flexibility for mornings, evenings, and weekends. Strong safety mindset and customer service are essential.

Qualifications

• Strong safety mindset and attention to detail.
• Able to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Available to work a variable shift schedule including mornings, evenings and weekends.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Previous experience in a lumber yard or retail environment is an asset.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, team-oriented setting.
• Physical ability to lift and move heavy materials.
• Bilingual (French/English) is an asset.
• Must be 21+ years of age due to forklift operation requirements.
• Grade 12 diploma or equivalent is required.

Responsibilities

• Greet and assist customers with locating, picking, and loading lumber and building materials.
• Organize and maintain yard displays, including signage and pricing.
• Load, unload, replenish, and restock inventory in the yard.
• Operate equipment such as forklifts and pallet jacks (training provided).
• Complete paperwork for orders, returns, and damaged goods.
• Stay informed about new products and promotions.

Skills

Safety mindset

Outdoor work

Shift flexibility

Communication skills

Customer service

Team environment

Physical ability

Bilingual asset

21+ age for forklift

Education

Grade 12 diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Description

As a Yard Associate, you’ll play a key role in delivering exceptional service to our customers by assisting with product selection, loading, and ensuring a safe and organized yard environment. This position is ideal for individuals who enjoy hands‑on work and thrive in an outdoor setting.

Starting wage: $16.15 depending on experience.

As a Yard Associate, you’ll play a key role in delivering exceptional service to our customers by assisting with product selection, loading, and ensuring a safe and organized yard environment. This position is ideal for individuals who enjoy hands‑on work and thrive in an outdoor setting.

Responsibilities

• Standards are met at all times.
• Greet and assist customers with locating, picking, and loading lumber and building materials.
• Organize and maintain yard displays, including signage and pricing.
• Load, unload, replenish, and restock inventory in the yard.
• Operate equipment such as forklifts and pallet jacks (training provided).
• Complete paperwork for orders, returns, and damaged goods.
• Stay informed about new products and promotions.

Qualifications

• Strong safety mindset and attention to detail.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Available to work a variable shift schedule including mornings, evenings and weekends.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Previous experience in a lumber yard or retail environment is an asset.
• Comfortable working in a fast‑paced, team‑oriented setting.
• Physical ability to lift and move heavy materials.
• Bilingual (French/English) is an asset.
• Must be 21+ years of age due to forklift operation requirements.
• Grade 12 diploma or equivalent is required.

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.

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.

About The Team

Kent is the largest retail building supply chain in Atlantic Canada. With 48 locations and an ecommerce website, our mission is to be the best source of home improvement products through superior customer service and know‑how, quality products, and everyday great prices. We protect our customers and staff by hiring and training associates committed to our safety values.

We employ over 3,700 people and work hard to increase our market share through strategic investment in training and technology. We focus on the development of our people and promote a culture of continuous improvement and innovation.

In addition to our retail stores, we operate truss manufacturing facilities and a wholesale drywall company.

We are a member of Independent Lumber Dealers Co-operative and the ARENA buying group which ensures our great product selection and pricing.