Yard Associate - Kincardine

Rona; Kincardine; On-site; CAD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefit package

Career advancement and training

Dynamic team environment

Job summary

Doidge Building Centres Ltd. is seeking a Yard Associate in Canada to support yard operations, build loads for delivery, and assist with warehouse maintenance.

You will engage with retail, professional, and contractor customers, ensuring accurate loads and timely deliveries while maintaining safety standards. Candidates should be ready to handle physical work, follow safety guidelines, and collaborate with a growing team focused on high service levels and strong customer relationships.

Qualifications

• Positive attitude when dealing with customers and co-workers.
• High sense of urgency and drive; able to set priorities and deliver results within deadlines.
• Exemplary listening, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Effective time management and problem-solving skills.
• Basic math skills are required.
• Ability to remain calm in stressful situations.
• Retail experience in the hardware and contractor industry an asset

Responsibilities

• Build strong and lasting relationships with retail, professional, and contractor customers.
• Build loads for delivery, load orders into customer vehicles, assist with yard and warehouse maintenance.
• Provide accurate and timely deliveries in a proactive manner.
• Check each load for accuracy at time of load building.
• Follow up to ensure completion of all tasks with effective communication.
• Assist in preventative maintenance programs.
• Ensure proper and safe handling and storage of inventory to minimize damage.
• Work with the team to complete tasks in a timely manner.
• Maintain yard standards and support Doidge Building Centres' service initiatives.

Skills

Positive attitude

Urgency and drive

Listening skills

Time management

Math skills

Calm under pressure

Team collaboration

Job description

Position Summary:
A Yard Associate is committed to achieving Doidge Building Centres Ltd. service standards and maximizing sales and service while providing the customers with the best shopping experience possible. The Yard Associate will develop and maintain effective services and operations of the yard as designated by the Yard Supervisor.

Duties and Responsibilities, but not limited to:

• Build strong and lasting relationships with our retail, professional, and contractor customers


• Build loads for delivery, loads orders into customer vehicles, assists with maintenance of yard and warehouse


• Provides accurate and timely deliveries in a proactive manner


• Checks each load going out for accuracy at time of load building


• Follows up to ensure completion of all tasks with effective communication.


• Assist in preventative maintenance programs


• Ensures proper and safe handling and storage of inventory products to minimize any damage


• Works together with all team members to help get all tasks completed in a timely manner


• Maintains yard standards, commitment to service and initiatives.

Qualifications:

• Positive attitude when dealing with both customers and co-workers


• Has a high sense of urgency and drive; able to set priorities and deliver results within deadlines


• Exemplary listening, communication, and interpersonal skills


• Effective time management and problem-solving skills


• Basic math skills are required


• Ability to remain calm in stressful situations


• Physically demanding. Use of ladders and lifting techniques when required. Medium and heavy lifting is a major component of this position


• Flexible availability based on store needs. Position includes evenings and weekends are required


• Knowledge of the building construction industry; trends, products, application techniques and projects an asset


• Retail experience in the hardware and contractor industry an asset


• First aid trained is an asset

Doidge Building Centres Ltd. started out as a single lumber yard in 1993. Over the years, the company has grown to include 11 locations, 10 of which are branded with Rona. The group of stores is constantly changing and looking for opportunities to grow both externally and internally. With a new generation who grew up in the industry looking to continue the growth, the possibilities are endless.

Doidge Building Centres Ltd.'s Core Values

• People First


• Integrity


• Customer Focus

What’s in it for You?

• Career advancement and training opportunities


• Opportunity for a comprehensive benefit package


• An opportunity to work for a growing company


• Being part of a dynamic team

Disclosure use of AI in our Recruitment Process:

We may use AI-supported tools to assist with screening and assessing applications; however, all final decisions are made by the hiring team.

Notice of Accommodations:

We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment and selection process. Accommodations are available to applicants throughout all stages of the hiring process. If you require an accommodation, please reach out to our hiring team and we will work with you to make appropriate arrangements based on your needs.

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