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Job Description
As a Yard Associate, you will need to maintain the highest standards of safety, service and merchandising. The job can be quite physical and involves standing, walking and lifting. You will need to learn our products and policies and seek assistance when asked a question that you are unable to answer, or when you need help lifting a heavy item.
- Works safely
- Select products using voice/head set or RF gun
- Build safe pallets
- 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
- 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
- 21+ years of age due to forklift requirement (In-house training provided)
- Ability to learn and operate the applicable computer system (D635) used to process orders
- Strong verbal and written communication (bilingual would be considered an asset French/English).
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.