Yard Associate

The Shaw Group Limited is one of the 50 Best-Managed Companies in Canada and is one of Eastern Canada's leading construction products manufacturer and community developer. The original member of Atlantic Canada's Shaw Group of companies, Shaw Brick was established in 1861 as a small clay and tile manufacturer. Today Shaw Brick carries an extensive line of quality brick and concrete landscaping products. With retail centers in Dartmouth, Sydney, Moncton, Saint John and Fredericton our teams are dedicated to selling our quality products with a professional, service oriented approach.We are currently recruiting a Yard Associate for a position out of our retail center in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia.The Yard Associate will be responsible for : · Safety in the yard, including safe conduct by all customers and staff.· Loading and unloading of trucks both by hand and using the forklift.· Maintaining the yard in a neat and organized fashion.We are looking for candidates who like to be kept busy, enjoy working in a team environment and take pleasure in serving customers.Other qualifications, skills and abilities that we are seeking include : · Grade XII or equivalent; training or experience in customer service will be considered a strong asset.· Ability to safely operate a forklift in and around tight spaces; training and experience an asset.· A commitment to workplace safety for fellow employees and customers.· Ability to handle heavy merchandise, and work outside in all weather conditions.· Ability to work variable hours to cover hours of operation, our hours of operation are 7am to 5pm Monday to Friday and 8am to 1pm Saturdays. Hours and Shift may vary 40 to 48 hours per week.· Trustworthy with the ability to handle paperwork accurately· Customer service oriented with exceptional interpersonal skills· Ability to work in a team environment with minimal supervision· Basic computer skills, including working knowledge of Microsoft Office products.We are committed to offering equal employment opportunities in our workplace and encourage applications from Women, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, and members of visible minorities.For more information on The Shaw Group of Companies please visit our website : www.shawgroupltd.comAbout The Shaw Group LimitedThe Shaw Group is one of Eastern Canada’s leading manufacturers and community developers. With a strong focus on products for the construction industry, we compete in a variety of market sectors and produce close to 1,000 individual products in 12 facilities across the Maritimes. Five retail Shaw Centres and more than 300 dealers sell Shaw Group products. Our company operates on a decentralized basis through a number of divisions and subsidiaries : Shaw Brick, Shaw Precast Solutions, Shaw Resources, Clayton Developments Limited, MMH Prestige Homes Inc., Ven-Rez Products Limited, Shaw Lifestyle and Shaw Living.Other InformationWe understand the importance of investing in and developing our people. We are collaborative and team oriented. We provide our team with the opportunities to grow and we create a safe environment for our people to bring fresh ideas to the table. And we like people with a "let's get it done" attitude! If this sounds like the right fit for you, please show your interest by submitting your cover letter and resume.