Yard Hand

Overview

Receive, store, and move trusses and materials, maintaining inventory and yard safety.

Key Responsibilities

• forklift ops
• yard management
• safety compliance
• work orders
• inventory control
• scrap disposal

Tasks

-Load, unload, and move trusses and other building materials using forklifts, pallet jacks, or manual lifting. -Maintain the lumberyard, ensuring the yard is clear of obstructions and organized at all times. -Follow all safety protocols and company policies, including the proper use of PPE and ensuring that equipment is safely operated. -Maintain the yard in an orderly and efficient manner, ensuring that trusses and materials are properly stacked and stored. -Assist in creating and maintaining a positive, rewarding work environment. -Assist with routine cleaning of equipment and work area, this includes snow removal. -Read and interpret work orders (typed, handwritten, electronic). -Implement and manage a system that designates where a job will be located or stored in the yard prior to delivery. -Help load and unload trucks with trusses and other materials for shipment or delivery. -Assist in receiving, storing, and maintaining an accurate inventory of raw materials, components, and finished trusses. -Collect and dispose of scrap materials, debris, and waste generated during production, ensuring the yard and plant are clean and free from hazards.

Requirements

• forklift
• blueprints
• lumber yard
• communication
• detail
• time management

What You Bring

-Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions. -Must communicate well (written, verbal, and electronically) with clients, all levels of company staff, subcontracted vendors, and design professionals. -Proven working experience in a lumber yard. -Ability to perform effectively in high-pressure situations, maintaining composure and productivity. -Regular and consistent attendance. -An understanding of and/or the desire to learn how to interpret and read blueprints and specifications. -Ability to work well with diverse groups or individuals. -Forklift certification (preferred) or willingness to train. -Ability to work autonomously. -High level of attention to detail. -Excellent time management and organizational skills.

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About Lloyd Companies

-Maintains a robust construction backlog—recently reported at $317 million—fueling mixed‑use neighborhood projects across the Midwest. -Built signature developments like The Cascade at Falls Park and The Steel District—each combining apartments, offices, hotels, and retail. -Recognized as a top regional employer and family‑led business with a track record of high‑visibility mixed‑use and community‑building projects.

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