Yard Associate

1 day ago

Halifax, Canada Payzant Building Products Ltd. Full time

We are looking to add full time associates to our Yard/Warehouse team

The Yard Associate helps to maintain the lumberyard. They load, unload, and store materials using a variety of equipment including forklifts, pallet jacks, lumber carts, etc. They also greet and serve yard customers and should be familiar with inventory, prices, returns, and exchange policies. The Yard Associate must perform all tasks with sufficient speed and accuracy to support store efficiency and a high level of customer service. Full or Part time hours available.

**DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES**:

- Load and unload materials.
- Take all necessary safety precautions when handling freight, tools, and equipment.
- Store material in the correct location in the yard.
- Assist customers with advice, information, and/or help in gathering and loading orders.
- Keep the yard clean and the inventory neat and orderly.
- Be familiar with the locations of all inventory and equipment.
- Be familiar with the safe operation and maintenance of equipment, including a forklift, lumber cart, pallet jack, etc.
- Assist customers in handling large or heavy items.
- Take necessary steps to help resolve customer complaints.
- Be aware of theft and take action, in line with company policy, to report or discourage it.
- Process special orders for non-stock items.
- Give customers timely notice of incoming special orders.
- Restock lumber bins, sheds, etc. when they are depleted.
- Deliver purchases and/or pick up returned goods.
- Work on special projects assigned by your supervisor after determining their priority in relation to your other responsibilities.
- Work on additional duties and assignments as assigned by management.
- Work in a safe manner in accordance with provincial and federal safety legislation. Report any potential hazards and unsafe behavior to management in order to have the situation corrected.

**QUALIFICATIONS**:

- Ability to communicate effectively with customers, management, and employees.
- Ability to read and comprehend written and printed materials, as well as information presented in numerical form.
- Ability to work co-operatively in a team environment.
- Must be able to safely operate yard equipment and tools.
- Able to do physical work.

**What can we offer you?**:

- Company co-pay benefit program
- Employee Discount
- Employee and Family Assistance Program
- Matched RRSP
- Continuous learning through a training and development plan
- Great Culture

**_ We look forward to hearing from you_

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