Customer Service Associate
- Truro, NS, Canada
Part-time
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Job Description
Build More Than a Career. Build a Future.
At KENT, people don't just take jobs. They build careers.
Whether you're leading a team, serving customers, creating content, managing projects, or building expertise in your field, you'll find opportunities to learn new skills, take on new challenges, and grow your career. Many of our leaders started in frontline roles and advanced through experience, development, and hard work.
If you're looking for a place where your contribution matters, your growth is supported, and your work helps shape communities across Atlantic Canada, we'd love to hear from you.
Join one. Grow with many.
Customer Service Associates are responsible for interacting with customers and managing all transactions efficiently and accurately while working with our computerized system.
Responsibilities
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.
About The Team
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
Build More Than a Career. Build a Future.
At KENT, people don't just take jobs. They build careers.
Whether you're leading a team, serving customers, creating content, managing projects, or building expertise in your field, you'll find opportunities to learn new skills, take on new challenges, and grow your career. Many of our leaders started in frontline roles and advanced through experience, development, and hard work.
If you're looking for a place where your contribution matters, your growth is supported, and your work helps shape communities across Atlantic Canada, we'd love to hear from you.
Join one. Grow with many.
Customer Service Associates are responsible for interacting with customers and managing all transactions efficiently and accurately while working with our computerized system.
Responsibilities
- Process customer transactions, sales, and refunds through cash registers
- Operate scanners and credit card/debit card terminals
- Provide excellent customer service
- Collect payments and bag purchases for customers
- Keep the checkout area clean and orderly
- Maintain front-end department merchandise
- Answering front desk phone and directing calls
- Assist other departments and functions as required
- Able to learn and operate the applicable computer system (D365) used to process orders
- Strong mathematical skills and basic computer system knowledge
- Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment
- Customer satisfaction-oriented
- Strong communication and time management skills.
- Problem-solving and decision-making
- Ability to handle moderate physical demands: standing for 4 hours, lifting medium size merchandise if required up to 50 lbs.
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.
About The Team
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
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Responsibilities
Process customer purchases and refunds accurately using cash registers, scanners, payment terminals, and the D365 computer system. Provide customer assistance, maintain the checkout area and front-end merchandise, direct phone calls, and support other departments as needed.
Requirements
Candidates should have strong mathematical skills, basic computer knowledge, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment. Strong communication, time management, problem-solving, and decision-making skills are needed, along with the ability to stand for four hours and lift merchandise weighing up to 50 pounds when required.
Skills
- Cash Handling
- Transaction Processing
- Customer Service
- Refund Processing
- Point-Of-Sale Systems
- Scanner Operation
- Credit And Debit Card Terminal Operation
- Basic Computer Skills
- Mathematical Skills
- Communication
- Time Management
- Problem-Solving
- Decision-Making
- Merchandise Handling
- Working Independently
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Categories
- Customer Service & Support
- Retail
- Sales
Keywords
- Customer Service
- Retail
- Cash Register
- Point-Of-Sale
- D365
- Order Processing
- Sales Transactions
- Refunds
- Cash Handling
- Scanners
- Credit Card Terminals
- Debit Card Terminals
- Front-End Department
- Merchandise
- Phone Calls
- Fast-Paced Environment
- Customer Satisfaction
- Physical Demands
- Lifting
- Safety