Lumber Yard Associate

Overview

Assist customers, load/unload materials, operate forklift, and support deliveries in a lumber yard.

Key Responsibilities

• forklift operation
• load preparation
• inventory management
• safety compliance
• customer service
• pos validation

Tasks

-Assist truck drivers in delivery of merchandise to homeowners and job sites using company equipment. -Operate forklift to merchandise and stock yard and warehouse. -Follow safety expectations set by company safety policies consistent with the storage, handling, and transport of materials. -Greet customers or professional contractors in a friendly manner upon entry into the yard or Home Retail Center. -Responsible for following and enforcing all safety rules and policies as outlined and communicated by management. -Responsible for maintaining inventory, product displays, and pricing labels within assigned area in regard to merchandising standards by stocking, facing, straightening, and cleaning or any other task necessary to maintain an organized, safe, and proper storage of inventory within lumberyard. -Respond to customer inquiries regarding product selection, placement of orders, requests for prices and quotations, scheduling of deliveries and installations, and providing customer follow-ups as necessary. -Accurately build loads and prepare materials for delivery before delivery takes place. -Unload incoming freight, taking care not to damage the incoming goods or the equipment that belongs to the carrier. -Load materials into customers' vehicles or on to company delivery vehicles, after validating type and quantity based on the record of the transaction from the company's point-of-sale system.

Requirements

• forklift
• driver's license
• construction
• high school
• communication
• customer service

What You Bring

-Ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays. -Must be able to work and tolerate adverse weather conditions. -Successful applicants are subject to pre-employment drug testing, pre-employment background check and driver history checks in accordance with applicable federal and state law. -Ability to apply common sense understanding and carry out simple one or two-step instructions. -Knowledge of building materials, applications, related equipment, and/or construction industry is desired, but not required. -An acceptable driving record, valid state issued driver's license (Missouri locations require a Class E license). -Highly organized with a strong attention to detail. -The physical demand of the position requires an individual to have the ability to bend, reach with hands and arms, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, and be able to frequently lift and/or move between 50 - 100 pounds. -Strong communication skills (verbal and written) when dealing with vendors, customers, management, and team members. -This position requires sitting, standing, bending, and walking most of the day. -1 year of prior related work experience preferred. -Ability to provide professional customer service and work in a team-oriented environment. -Regular, reliable, dependable attendance. -Forklift experience preferred in many of the tasks. Will train the right candidate. -High school diploma or general education degree (GED).

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Benefits

-Employee Merchandise Discount -Potential pay rate based upon region, experience, education, licenses and certifications -Profit Sharing / 401k -Competitive Wages -Paid Time-off -Paid Time-off & Holidays -Employer-paid Basic Life Insurance -Health / Dental / Vision / Term-Life and Short-Term Disability Insurance

About R.P. Lumber Company Inc.

-With a robust inventory of quality lumber, hardware, and other construction products, it serves a wide range of residential and commercial customers. -The company prides itself on its personalized service and commitment to ensuring every project, big or small, has the materials it needs to succeed. -Delivery services and an extensive network of locations make it a go-to supplier for construction professionals across multiple regions. -Its history is marked by steady growth, including strategic acquisitions to enhance market presence. -Known for its focus on quality, it has a long track record of supplying durable materials for residential homes, large commercial buildings, and complex infrastructure projects.

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Security Clearance

-pre‑employment drug testing -pre‑employment background check -driver history check