Yard Associate

Job summary

The Yard Associate is responsible for maintaining safe and organized product displays while assisting customers with picking and loading items. They must also manage inventory replenishment, process paperwork for returns, and identify damaged goods.

Job details

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. The starting wage is $17.55. RESPONSIBILITIES * Works safely * Organizes and maintains displays including promotional signage and price labels * Loads, unloads, replenishes and restocks various areas * Follows proper processes and completes paperwork for order picking, returns or identifying damaged goods * Learns about new products QUALIFICATIONS * 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 * Able to work during the day 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. 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

What you’ll do

The Yard Associate is responsible for maintaining safe and organized product displays while assisting customers with picking and loading items. They must also manage inventory replenishment, process paperwork for returns, and identify damaged goods.

Requirements

Candidates should possess a safety-oriented mindset, strong attention to detail, and excellent communication skills. Previous warehouse experience is considered an asset, and the ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions is required.

Listed skills

• Customer service · Preferred
• Teamwork · Preferred
• Warehouse operations · Preferred
• Attention to detail · Preferred
• Communication Skills · Preferred
• Inventory management · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Manual handling
• Physical work
• Customer service
• Safety mindset
• Attention to detail
• Communication skills
• Teamwork
• Inventory management
• Order picking
• Warehouse operations
• Workplace Inclusivity
• Supply Chain
• Drywall (Installation And Repair)
• Artificial Intelligence
• Customer Service
• Communication
• Continuous Improvement Process
• Cooperation
• Warehousing
• Innovation
• Manual Handling
• Market Share
• Order Picking
• Loading And Unloading
• Wholesaling
• Detail Oriented

Job areas

• Retail
• Logistics
• Construction
• Customer Service & Support
• Trades
• Yard Associate
• Warehouse Worker
• Freight Handlers
• Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand