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MATERIAL HANDLER ICS
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.
We are currently hiring a full-time Material Handler for our NEW Industrial Commercial Supplies store located at– 38 Mc Carville Street, Charlottetown
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.
Wage: $16/hr.- $19.60/hr.
Shift: 7:00am-4:30pm
What you will do:

• Follow all Health and Safety rules and legislation while performing job functions
• Load and unload customer vehicles, operate forklift and other material handling equipment
• Pick material for customer orders, assemble material and pack appropriately for pick up or shipment to customer
• Inform your direct supervisor of any inventory discrepancies and damaged/defective material that would impact customer service
• Maintain workplace cleanliness and safety by removing empty cartons, metal banding, pallets, and other debris
• Inform supervisor of any safety issues within the warehouse and lumber yard
• Help customers as needed
• Perform other tasks as requested by supervisor

What you will bring:

• Grade 12 diploma or equivalent
• Ability to lift up to 75 lbs.
• Outstanding customer service and strong verbal communication skills
• Ability to develop comprehensive product knowledge
• Ability to learn to safely operate a forklift and any other material handling equipment
• Ability to work in all weather conditions, fast paced and dynamic workplace
• 8-hour shifts
• Possess a high level of attention to details
• Ability to read invoices and product return paperwork

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:
Industrial Commercial Supplies (ICS) provides building materials specifically for commercial and industrial projects in Atlantic Canada. We are dedicated to serving commercial contractors with specialty commercial products for the entire building envelope. We work with the best brands in the commercial building space for interior fit up, commercial roofing, foundation supplies, above and below grade membranes and coatings as well as the required tools and accessories.
As a part of the Retail and Distribution Division of JD Irving Limited, we strive to deliver exceptional customer service through our fast and flexible fleet delivery system, technical expertise, and commitment to safety. While focusing on continuous business improvement, we are dedicated in developing our people by providing on-site training and promoting our values within the organization
To Apply for this Career Opportunity:
Worried you don’t 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. You might be the one who we are looking for!
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 Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: $16.00-$19.60 per hour
Expected hours: No less than 40 per week
Benefits:

• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• RRSP match
• Store discount
• Vision care

Flexible language requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Secondary School (required)

Experience:

• Heavy lifting: 1 year (required)

Work Location: In person