Gatehouse Associate

Administration, Facilities & Secretarial

24001508

Mar 15, 2024

GATEHOUSE 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 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.

What you will do:

· Collect payments

· Operate registers, scanners, and credit card/debit card terminals 

· Clear all loads coming in and leaving the yard

· Report any violations, theft, accidents, or injuries to the store manager

· Ability to lift light to heavy merchandise

What you will bring:

· 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

· Basic computer knowledge

What we offer:

· A safe work environment 

• Wellness program
• Scholarship and Bursaries
• Employee and Family Assistance Plan 
• Health and Dental Benefits
• RRSP contribution
• Continuous learning and Career advancement

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.

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: Mar 15, 2024

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