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Shipping Associate

Kent Building Supplies

The shipping associate will perform and/or supervise general physical activities to load, unload, sort and move shipments by hand or using material handling equipment. Manage verification, acceptance, counting, and inputting into D365 Microsoft system of all incoming goods and their condition.

  • Supporting the workload daily and working together with the warehouse supervisor and team
  • Work well in a fast-paced environment
  • Completing receiving/shipping/picking/packing/inventory checks as required for quality control
  • Prioritize and pick material to fill and process orders
  • Maintain picking accuracy and responsibility for complete and correct shipments to customers
  • Monitor inventory levels of product daily
  • Print and process various documents, e.g., picklist, packing list and bill of ladings
  • Ensure shipping and receiving documents are completed and correct
  • Load and unload inbound and outbound freight
  • Manage and meet the needs of customer delivery dates and delivery deadlines
  • Assemble orders
  • Operate a forklift and pump truck safely
  • Perform other duties as required
  • Strong communication skills both written and spoken
  • Good organizational and planning skills
  • Ability to perform repetitive, manual material handling without restriction requiring (but not limited to) the following physical abilities: kneeling, bending, squatting, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, and grasping
  • Willingness to learn and adaptable to change
  • Operates with utmost professionalism and confidentiality
  • Previous experience in order picking, packing using RF Scanners, and general warehouse duties is an asset
  • Strong computer skills, specifically shipping software
  • Experience in logistics, dealing with various freight/courier partners

Kent is the largest retail building supply chain in Atlantic Canada. With 48 locations and an ecommerce 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

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.

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.

Our recruitment advisors and hiring teams will utilize human screening combined with AI technology to help identify the skills and qualities that matter most to our business, while safeguarding your privacy and using AI responsibly.

We appreciate your interest in our company however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Vacancy posted 7 hours ago
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