Main Street Home Hardware Building Centre
Job Summary:
Job Description:
Located in Souris, Prince Edward Island, Main Street Home Hardware Building Centre has an immediate opening for a Full Time Seasonal Lumber Yard Gate Attendant. This position is available immediately, with employment runing annually June through October.
Position Summary
The Lumber Yard Gate Attendant is responsible for controlling access to the lumber yard, greeting customers and contractors, verifying incoming and outgoing loads, and ensuring the safe and efficient flow of traffic throughout the yard. This position plays a key role in providing excellent customer service while helping maintain inventory control and loss prevention procedures.
Key Responsibilities
Customer Service
- Greet customers, contractors, delivery drivers, and visitors in a friendly and professional manner.
- Direct customers to the appropriate area of the yard or store.
- Answer basic questions and provide assistance as needed.
- Maintain a positive and welcoming first impression of the business.
- Load Verification & Loss Prevention
- Check customer receipts against outgoing loads to verify products and quantities.
- Inspect vehicles leaving the yard to ensure all materials have been properly purchased and documented.
- Report discrepancies, shortages, or concerns to management promptly.
- Assist with inventory control and loss prevention initiatives.
Yard Operations
- Monitor and control entry and exit points to the lumber yard.
- Maintain orderly traffic flow and promote safe vehicle movement throughout the yard.
- Communicate with yard staff, sales staff, and management regarding customer needs and operational concerns.
- Ensure gates, barriers, and surrounding work areas remain clean and organized.
- Follow all company safety policies and procedures.
Safety & Security
- Observe yard activities and report unsafe conditions or security concerns.
- Ensure customers and visitors comply with yard safety requirements.
- Help maintain a safe working environment for employees and customers.
Qualifications
- Strong customer service and communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and make sound decisions.
- Attention to detail and accuracy when checking loads and documentation.
- Basic math and record-keeping skills.
- Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions.
- Knowledge of building materials and lumber products is an asset but not required.
- Ability to stand, walk, and perform light physical duties throughout the shift.
Working Conditions
- Outdoor work in all weather conditions.
- Frequent interaction with customers, contractors, and delivery personnel.
- Standing, walking, and moving about
- Shifts are Monday to Saturday
Key Attributes
- Friendly and approachable
- Dependable and punctual
- Safety-conscious
- Detail-oriented
- Professional and courteous
- Team-oriented
We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.