Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The Lumber Yard Associate maintains the lumberyard. They load, unload, and store materials using a variety of equipment including forklifts, pallet jacks, lumber carts, etc. They also greet and serve yard customers and should be familiar with inventory, prices, returns, and exchange policies. DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES:

Load and unload materials. Assist customers with advice, information, and/or help in gathering and loading orders. Keep the yard clean and the inventory neat and orderly. Be familiar with the locations of all inventory and equipment. Be familiar with the safe operation and maintenance of equipment, including a forklift, lumber cart, pallet jack, banding machine, etc. Assist customers in handling large or heavy items. Restock lumber bins, sheds, etc. when they are depleted. Deliver purchases and/or pick up returned goods. Receive incoming merchandise. Check incoming merchandise against orders or invoices to identify damaged goods, shortages, and backorders. Report any shortages, damaged goods, or backorders to your supervisor. Work on additional duties and assignments as assigned by management.

QUALIFICATIONS:

High School graduation or equivalent. Ability to communicate effectively with customers, management, and employees. Ability to read and comprehend written and printed materials, as well as information presented in numerical form. Ability to work co-operatively in a team environment. Must be able to safely operate yard equipment and tools, including a forklift, pallet jack, lumber cart, banding machine, radial arm saw, etc.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Must be able to move materials weighing up to 50 pounds around the yard, placing them on or removing them from trucks, pallets, etc.
Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $19.00-$23.00 per hour

Benefits:

Dental care Disability insurance Employee assistance program Extended health care Life insurance On-site parking Store discount Vision care
Work Location: In person