Yard Associate
The Yard Associate is responsible for ensuring product displays are safe and accessible for customers. They also assist customers with the picking and loading of products.
- On-site
- Amherst, NS
- Posted Sep 1, 2026
- 1 position
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Job summary
The service that we offer customers includes ensuring that our product displays are safe and easy to shop. We assist customers with picking and loading their products. To offer these services, we need associates who enjoy manual handling and physical work. 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.
What you’ll do
The Yard Associate is responsible for ensuring product displays are safe and accessible for customers. They also assist customers with the picking and loading of products.
Requirements
Candidates should possess a safety-oriented mindset and strong attention to detail. Previous warehouse experience is considered an asset, and the ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions is required.
Listed skills
- TeamworkPreferred
- Warehouse operationsPreferred
- Attention to detailPreferred
- Communication SkillsPreferred
Other relevant skills
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- Safety mindset
- Attention to detail
- Warehouse operations
- Communication skills
- Teamwork
- Manual handling
- Physical labor
- Workplace Inclusivity
- Warehouse Operations
- Artificial Intelligence
- Customer Service
- Communication
- Warehousing
- Inventory Management
- Manual Handling
- Detail Oriented
Job areas
- Retail
- Logistics
- Trades
- Customer Service & Support
- Yard Associate
- Warehouse Worker
- Freight Handlers
- Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand
Additional details
- Minimum experience
- 0+ years
- Posting language
- English
- Working hours
- 40 hours per week