YARD ASSOCIATE

Overview

Handles lumber, cuts orders, loads deliveries, and maintains yard.

Key Responsibilities

• material handling
• rma processing
• load assistance
• stock cutting
• inventory alert
• customer service

Tasks

-Handles material in a safe manner to avoid personal injury, damage to property and damage to product. -Informs supervisor of any problems with equipment or other safety concerns. -Stacks lumber neatly and safely, and ensure stacks are kept at even levels. -Picks up and disposes of stickers, strapping or any other garbage littering the yard area. -Takes a proactive approach to keeping busy, finding tasks to complete during idle times without direction from a supervisor. -Prepares Return Material Authorization forms (RMA’s) as necessary to confirm type, quantity and size of material returned by customers. This includes verifying the original purchase date and the acceptability of the items’ current condition. Submits the RMA’s for approval. -Prepares material for delivery and assists Load Setter and Driver in loading delivery vehicle. -Advises Yard Forman or Inventory Control Specialist of low stock items. -Offers prompt and courteous service to customers by offering assistance and filling orders as shown on their paid invoice. This includes verifying type, quantity, and size of material purchased by customer. -Cuts stock to size required, using stationary power saw. Records these actions on a “cut sheet” to reconcile stock records. -Accompanies driver to assist in off-loading at job site when directed by Yard Forman or Assistant Yard Foreman. -Performs mowing, weed whacking and snow removal tasks -Responsible for the tidiness and condition of an assigned section of storage area. -Puts stock away as directed by supervisor. -Sweeps and clears all areas of debris, etc.

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About Williams Lumber And Home Centers

-Transformed a single lumber yard into a regional building materials hub. -Seven locations across the Hudson Valley and Catskills. -Supply lumber, millwork, hardware, and masonry materials. -Serve contractors and DIY homeowners with in-store pickup or delivery. -Seljax estimating and 3D design software drives efficiency on projects. -Offer value-added services: tool repair, propane refills, key cutting, paint matching, and UPS shipping. -Strong focus on long-term relationships with staff and customers.

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