Gatehouse​/Yard Security Associate

Job Description

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.

• 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.

• 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.

Founded in 1882, J.D. Irving, Limited (JDI) operates in Eastern Canada (New-Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, Québec, Ontario, Newfoundland and Labrador), as well as in USA. We 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.