Lumberyard Associate

A lumber yard/warehouse associate’s responsibilities include but are not limited to loading customers, staging products, and organizing inventory.   The successful candidate will be responsible for operating forklift equipment.   The position is very physical and requires manual labor.   The job requires work on multiple Saturdays per month. 

• Preparing orders by processing picking tickets; pulling orders as defined by picking ticket, loading customers, and marking picking ticket for loaded and out of stock items.
• Counting to confirm quantities.
• Assisting customers with choosing product and loading orders.
• Wrapping pallets to prepare for customer loading or delivery.
• Maintaining warehouse cleanliness by utilizing warehouse space efficiently including sweeping and mopping floors as needed.   Regularly empties trash receptacles.
• Organizing work area and warehouse for orderliness at all times.
• Making sure all items are stored properly.
• Sorting and placing materials or items on racks, shelves, or in bins according to organizational standards.
• Physically racking lumber on a daily basis.
• Participating in and supports inventory and inventory control activities.
• Assisting with unloading all incoming lumber, building products, warehouse products, commodities, and materials.
• Assisting with accurately labeling all incoming lumber, building products, warehouse products, commodities and materials in a timely and efficient manner.
• Performing other work-related duties as assigned by Lumber Yard/Warehouse Supervisor
• Greeting customers and assisting with customer service loading experience
• Other Duties as Assigned

• High School Diploma/GED preferred.
• 18 years or older.
• Driver’s license required.
• Current forklift certification a plus.
• Previous warehouse experience preferred.
• Ability to read.
• Bilingual a plus.
• Ability to operate machinery and follow safety regulations when handling equipment and moving parts.
• Must be reliable and punctual.  Time management skills are a plus.
• Good communication skills and excellence in customer service.
• Ability to present information to others one-on-one.
• Strong physical stamina as this position requires physical endurance as warehouse workers are on their feet throughout the day bending, stooping, and lifting 80+ pounds consistently.
• Ability to work as a time as warehouse workers communicate and coordinate with one another to perform duties, tasks, and ensure all processes are done correctly.
• Ability to carry out assigned tasks and follow directions correctly.
• Detail oriented.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks.
• Basic arithmetic skills using addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
• Ability to accurately use a tape measure.
• Must be able to pass background check and drug screening.
• Ability to work in hot, cold, and wet weather conditions.

Required qualifications:

• Legally authorized to work in the United States
• 18 years or older
• Reliable transportation to and from work
• Drug screening
• Speaks English
• Able to work in an environment with high temperatures
• Able to work in an environment with fluctuating temperatures
• Able to work in an environment with low temperatures
• Reads English
• Available to work: weekdays
• Available to work: weekends

Preferred qualifications:

• Warehouse skills: loading and unloading trucks