Job Description

Love the lumber-yard life and leading a crew?

Turn your material-handling know-how into a leadership role with

Kenora Home Hardware Building Centre

, the region's one-stop shop for building materials, hardware, and home-improvement expertise.

Why You'll Want This Job

Competitive Pay & Overtime:

$25-$30 /hr to start

Employee Discount:

Save on every Home Hardware purchase

Full Health & Dental Coverage:

Benefits start on Day 1

Paid Forklift Certification & Safety Training

Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP)

Active, Outdoor Work:

Keep fit while you lead

What You'll Do

Lead & Mentor

a team of yard associates--set schedules, coach safe equipment use (forklifts, pallet jacks, order pickers, radial-arm saws).

Coordinate Yard Operations

--receiving, unloading, staging, and on-time deliveries of lumber and building materials.

Safeguard Inventory & Equipment

--accurate counts, proper storage, preventive maintenance.

Champion Safety Compliance

--enforce provincial and federal regulations; model best practices.

Deliver Stand-Out Service

--greet contractors & DIY customers, suggest add-on products, resolve issues fast.

Drive Continuous Improvement

--flag bottlenecks, recommend cost-saving ideas that boost sales, efficiency, and team morale.

Pitch In as Needed

--this is a hands-on role; you'll jump on a forklift, load trucks, or cut lumber when volume peaks.

What You Bring

1-2 years' experience

in a lumber yard, warehouse, or retail building-materials environment (lead-hand or crew-lead experience a plus).

Forklift / material-handling proficiency

(or willingness to certify). Solid math skills for counts & measures; clear verbal and written communication. Proven ability to juggle tasks, people, and tight timelines--especially during spring & summer rush. Flexibility to work

days, evenings, weekends, and some holidays

. Physical capacity to lift up to

100 lbs

and work outdoors year-round in Kenora's varied weather.

About Kenora Home Hardware Building Centre

Proudly locally owned, we supply Northwestern Ontario's builders, contractors, and homeowners with top-quality products and expert advice. Join a tight-knit team that values safety, customer success, and community spirit.

Ready to Roll?

Click

"Apply Now"

on Indeed with your resume. Qualified applicants will be contacted within

48 hours

--we hire quickly!

Kenora Home Hardware Building Centre is an equal-opportunity employer. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $25.00-$30.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 - 45 per week

Benefits:

Company events Dental care Disability insurance Extended health care Life insurance On-site parking Paid time off Store discount Vision care Wellness program
Schedule:

8 hour shift Day shift Monday to Friday Weekends as needed
Ability to commute/relocate:

Kenora, ON P9N 1L9: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Language:

English (preferred)
Work Location: In person