Carpentry Associate

Job Responsibility:

CUT SHOP 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?

Cut Shop Associates cut countertops, doors, mouldings and other products as needed. They are responsible for securing and maintaining all cut shop tools and equipment. This position is for our Kent store located at - 225 Chain Lake Drive, Halifax NS.

What you will do:

• Responsible for the safe operation and maintenance of cut shop tools, saws, and dust collection systems
• Communicate with customers, sales associates, and shippers to ensure that work orders are properly scheduled
• Ensure those entering the cut shop follow safety protocols
• Builds custom wooden items for store use and product merchandising

What you will bring:

• Safety mindset
• Carpentry training is preferred
• 2+ years of experience using a variety of saws (table, miter, jig, circular, band)
• High attention to detail
• Ability to work in hot, cold, and variable temperatures

What we offer:

• A safe work environment
• Wellness program
• Scholarship and Bursaries
• Employee and Family Assistance Plan
• Employee discount
• 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.

If you have disabilities that require special accommodation please email, View email address on ca.edajobs.com

To Apply for this Career Opportunity:

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

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $16.47-$26.41 per hour

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Halifax, NS B3S 1C9: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Education:

• Secondary School (preferred)

Experience:

• carpentry: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person