Yard Associate (Part Time Seasonal Contract)

Kent Building Supplies; Fredericton; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading retail building supply chain in Atlantic Canada as a Seasonal Contract Employee. This role focuses on ensuring product displays are safe and customer-friendly while assisting with loading and organizing products. Ideal candidates will thrive in a fast-paced environment, possess a strong safety mindset, and have excellent communication skills. The company values inclusivity and offers opportunities for growth within a dynamic team. If you enjoy physical work and are ready to contribute to a culture of safety and continuous improvement, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Safety mindset and attention to detail are essential.
• Previous warehouse experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safe product displays and assist customers with loading.
• Organize displays and maintain promotional signage.
• Load, unload, and restock various areas.

Skills

Safety mindset

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Teamwork

Ability to work in fast-paced environment

Education

Previous warehouse experience

Job description

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. Positions are available from April to September and will work as Seasonal Contract Employees.

Responsibilities

1. Works safely
2. Select products using voice/head set or RF gun
3. Build safe pallets
4. Organizes and maintains displays including promotional signage and price labels
5. Loads, unloads, replenishes and restocks various areas
6. Follows proper processes and completes paperwork for order picking, returns or identifying damaged goods
7. Learns about new products

Qualifications

1. Safety mindset
2. High attention to detail
3. Previous warehouse experience is considered an asset
4. Excellent communication skills
5. Able to work in a fast-paced environment
6. Ability to work in a team environment
7. Able to work outside in variable temperatures and weather conditions

About Us

Founded in 1882, J.D. Irving, Limited (JDI) has operations in Canada and the United States and 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.

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.