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Gatehouse AssociateKent Building Supplies • New Minas, NS, CA
Gatehouse Associate

Gatehouse Associate

Kent Building Supplies • New Minas, NS, CA
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Permanent
Job description

Overview

We are currently looking for a Gatehouse associate to work in a fast-paced retail environment. This position requires working outside and to be extremely knowledgeable about building materials to ensure that each customer’s order is correct. Due to the Loss Prevention aspect of the position, you need to ensure all products are accounted for and paid for before leaving the premises, so you need to be efficient, tactful, and thorough to excel at this position. We are looking for someone with open availability who can work flexible shifts, ranging from 32 to 40 hours per week, depending on the needs of the store.

Responsibilities

  • Collect payments
  • Operate registers, scanners, and credit card/debit card terminals
  • Check customer loads for accuracy
  • Clear all loads coming in and leaving the yard
  • Report any violations, theft, accidents, or injuries to the store manager
  • Provide excellent customer service
  • Ability to lift light to heavy merchandise

Qualifications

  • Lumber knowledge is an asset
  • Ability to perform physically demanding work as needed
  • Ability to work in all weather conditions and a fast-paced environment
  • Great verbal communication skills
  • Basic computer knowledge

About Us

Founded in 1882, J.D. Irving, Limited (JDI) has operations in Canada and the United States and 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.

We appreciate your interest in our company however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

About The Team

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

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