Yard Associate (Seasonal Contract)

Kent Building Supplies; Shediac; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Yard Associate for a seasonal contract to maintain high standards of safety, service, and merchandising. This role involves physical activity, including standing, walking, and lifting, while providing superior customer service and maintaining store standards. The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication skills, a strong attention to detail, and the ability to work in various weather conditions. Join a dynamic team dedicated to delivering results and fostering an inclusive workplace culture, where your contributions are valued and recognized.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and teamwork skills are essential.
• Sales and customer service experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide superior customer service and assist with sales.
• Maintain store standards and manage inventory effectively.
• Work safely and follow all safety standards.

Skills

Communication Skills

Customer Service

Attention to Detail

Physical Stamina

Ability to Learn

Job description

Job Description

Positions are available from March/April to the end of August. As a Yard Associate (Seasonal Contract), 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 if you need help lifting a heavy item.

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 attend department-specific training when provided.
• Work safely by following all safety standards.
• Prepare invoices, quotes, credit invoices, and delivery invoices.
• Follow the computerized operating system to keep inventory up to date in the system if receiving new products or writing off the product through theft or damage.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and team player.
• Sales and customer service experience.
• Possess a high level of attention to detail.
• Ability to lift 55 lbs.
• Ability to work days/evenings/weekends (rotating shifts).
• Ability to learn.
• Willingness to work in all weather conditions.

About Us
Founded in 1882, J.D. Irving, Limited (JDI) has operations in Canada and the United States and is 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 e-commerce 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.