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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. 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 Flooring Associate is responsible for maintaining safe and organized product displays while assisting customers with picking and loading their purchases. The role involves physical labor and manual handling to ensure efficient service within the retail environment.

Requirements

Candidates should possess a safety-oriented mindset, strong attention to detail, and excellent communication skills. While previous warehouse experience is considered an asset, the ability to work in a team and perform physical tasks in variable weather conditions is required.

Listed skills

• Attention to detail · Preferred
• Warehouse operations · Preferred
• Teamwork · Preferred
• Customer service · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Safety mindset
• Attention to detail
• Warehouse operations
• Communication skills
• Teamwork
• Manual handling
• Physical labor
• Customer service
• Workplace Inclusivity
• Supply Chain
• Drywall (Installation And Repair)
• Artificial Intelligence
• Customer Service
• Continuous Improvement Process
• Cooperation
• Innovation
• Manual Handling
• Market Share
• Wholesaling

Job areas

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