Yard Hand

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The role of this position is to build loads, load trucks (both company and customer vehicles), and assist with maintenance of an efficient, clean, safe, and well-operated lumberyard. As a key “point of contact” with customers, this position is charged with providing excellence in customer service.

• Meets and greets contractors and do-it-yourselfers while providing exceptional customer service by assisting with the selection and loading of materials.
• Accurately pulls and stages materials to be picked up or delivered to ensure schedules are met.
• Contributes to maintaining the inventory in the yard by conducting cycle counts, keeping the yard organized, and ensuring the correct material is shipped and received.
• Properly uses and maintains all equipment.
• Commits to continued learning on products, packages, procedures, and more.
• Knows and follows all applicable safety rules and procedures.
• Knows and follows all applicable rules and procedures regarding sales and inventory management.
• Accurately distributes and places all specified building materials as indicated on the order ticket.
• Responsible for having the pulled product neatly placed and appearing as orderly and presentable as possible.
• Cleans up and properly disposes of all debris.
• Is alert to things that need to be done and, without being asked, takes initiative to see that they get done.

• Knowledge of all applicable building material products.
• Previous experience in a customer service environment.
• Ability to follow all safe and applicable methods of transporting material from the delivery vehicle, by way of stairways, elevators and boom operations, to the point of stocking/delivery.
• Must be knowledgeable, trained, capable and licensed/certified to operate forklift equipment, if needed, often transporting heavy and awkward loads.
• Computer literacy and knowledge of current office technology.
• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision.
• High school diploma.

• Work is performed in the yard.

• Standing – Occasionally
• Walking – Frequently
• Sitting – Rarely
• Handling/Gripping – Frequently
• Reaching Outward – Frequently
• Reaching above Shoulder – Frequently
• Climbing – Occasionally
• Crawling – Never
• Squatting or Kneeling – Frequently
• Bending – Frequently
• Lifting/Carrying – Must be able to lift and move 115 lbs. using safe lifting techniques
• Pushing/Pulling – Frequently
• PPE Requirement – None

• Position is full-time. Occasional overtime may be required.

• Entry level

• Full-time

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• Wholesale Building Materials

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