Yard Associate - J.D. Irving, Amherst

About the employer

Build more than a career. Build a future. At Kent, part of J.D. Irving, people do not just take jobs. They build careers. Whether you are leading a team, serving customers, creating content, managing projects, or building expertise in your field, you will find opportunities to learn new skills, take on new challenges, and grow your career. Many of our leaders started in frontline roles and advanced through experience, development, and hard work.

Founded in 1882, J.D. Irving, Limited operates in Eastern Canada and the USA as 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. We are committed to creating accessible environments for our colleagues, candidates, and customers, and offer accommodations for disabilities at any stage of application and employment.

Key duties

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. Your regular duties will include:

• Works safely
• Organizes and maintains displays including promotional signage and price labels
• Loads, unloads, replenishes and restocks various areas
• Follows proper processes and completes paperwork for order picking, returns or identifying damaged goods
• Learns about new products

Who we're looking for

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. Successful candidates should possess the following qualifications:

• Safety mindset
• High attention to detail
• Previous warehouse experience is considered an asset
• Excellent communication skills
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Able to work outside in variable temperatures and weather conditions