Yard Associate Jobs

YARD ASSOCIATE
Are you looking to grow your career and knowledge in a fast paced, friendly, safety-oriented environment? Are you up for the challenge of elevating the customer experience through providing the best solution as a trusted partner for our customers?
We are currently hiring Yard Associate for our Kent store located at– 2 O'Mahony Drive, Clarenville, NL A5A 0C2
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.
What you will do: 

• Inform supervisor of any safety issues within the warehouse and lumber yard  
• Follow all Health and Safety rules and legislation while performing job functions 
• Pick material for customer orders, assemble material and pack appropriately for pick up or shipment to customer 
• Maintain workplace cleanliness and safety by removing empty cartons, metal banding, pallets, and other debris 
• Load and unload customer vehicles, operate forklift and other material handling equipment 
• Inform your direct supervisor of any inventory discrepancies and damaged/defective material that would impact customer service 
• Help customers as needed  
• Perform other tasks as requested by supervisor  

What you will bring:

• Ability to learn to safely operate a forklift and any other material handling equipment 
• Ability to work in all weather conditions, fast paced and dynamic workplace
• Ability to read invoices and product return paperwork
• 8-hour shifts – varying schedule
• Ability to develop comprehensive product knowledge 
• Grade 12 diploma or equivalent 
• Ability to lift up to 75 lbs.
• Possess a high level of attention to details  
• Outstanding customer service and strong verbal communication skills 

What we offer: 

• Employee discount  
• A safe work environment  
• Health and Dental Benefits  
• RRSP contribution 
• Employee and Family Assistance Plan  
• Wellness program  
• Continuous learning and Career advancement 
• Scholarship and Bursaries  

Company Profile:
Kent is the largest retail building supply chain in Atlantic Canada. Our mission is to be the best source of home improvement products through superior service, 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 3700 people and work hard to increase our market share through strategic investment in training and technology. In addition to our retail stores, we operate truss manufacturing facilities and a wholesale drywall company. We are a member of the Independent Lumber Dealers Co-operative which ensures our great product selection and pricing.
Kent Building Supplies is an inclusive and diverse work environment. We are committed to the principle of equal opportunity in its employment practices and to providing an environment free from discrimination and harassment for all employees, candidates, and customers.
If you have disabilities that require special accommodation please email, [email protected]
To Apply for this Career Opportunity:
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. At Kent 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.
Apply Online today or drop your resume off in store!
We appreciate your interest in our company! Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted
Additional Information

• Posting Date: May 4, 2023