Kent Building Supplies

JOB DESCRIPTION

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?

• Follow proper procedures and can train others (cashiers, gatehouse associates, receivers)
• Communicate with customers, vendors, head office accounting and associates to ensure paperwork is processed on time
• Other duties as assigned

• Can work independently with high attention to detail and a sense of urgency
• Microsoft Office skills
• Experience in a similar role is an asset

• A secure work environment
• Wellness program
• Scholarship and Bursaries
• Employee discount
• Continuous learning and Career advancement

Founded in 1882, J.D. Irving, Limited (JDI) has operations in Canada and the United States and is 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 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.

Kent is the largest retail building supply chain in Atlantic Canada. With 48 locations and an e-commerce website, our mission is to be the best source of home improvement products through superior customer service and know-how, 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 3,700 people and work hard to increase our market share through strategic investment in training and technology.

We focus on the development of our people and promote a culture of continuous improvement and innovation. In addition to our retail stores, we operate truss manufacturing facilities and a wholesale drywall company. We are a member of Independent Lumber Dealers Co-operative and the ARENA buying group which ensures our great product selection and pricing.