J.D. Irving, Limited

Yard Associate - Part time (Seasonal Contract)


PayCompetitive
LocationSussex/New Brunswick
Employment typePart-Time

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  • Job Description

      Req#: 3586

      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.

      Qualifications

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

      Responsibilities

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

      JD Irving, Limited is a privately owned conglomerate company headquartered in Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada.