Lumber Yard Associate

4 days ago

Lake Country, Canada Lake Country Home Hardware Building Centre Full time

Lake Country Home Hardware is a locally owned and family-run business. We pride ourselves in being a strong community partner and strive to be an exceptional employer, offering our team an enjoyable and comfortable work environment where they feel valued and appreciated.

We are looking for a Lumber Yard Associate / General Labourer to join our team in a part time, permanent capacity. If you are a motivated individual that likes to stay busy, works well in a team environment, and doesn’t mind working outdoors, we want to hear from you

The Lumber Yard Associate is responsible for loading and unloading materials and storing them in the proper locations. This is accomplished by using a variety of equipment including forklifts, pallet jacks, bobcat, etc. They must also greet and serve yard customers and, therefore, need to be familiar with our store’s inventory, prices, and return and exchange policies.

**DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES**:

- Identify and assist customers with advice and information on products located in the lumber yard or other outdoor areas
- Assist customers in handling and loading large or heavy items
- Perform simple cuts for customer orders with the use of a table or chop saw
- Work with other yard staff to efficiently and safely load materials going out for delivery
- Stay alert to all yard activities in order to help customers, maintain a safe working environment, help in loss control, etc.
- Work with yard and front-store staff to receive and unload incoming merchandise
- Move and store products in the correct locations in the yard or outbuildings with the use of necessary equipment (e.g. pallet jack, forklift, bobcat, etc.)
- Keep the yard clean and the inventory near and orderly
- Be familiar with and take all necessary safety precautions when handling freight and operating equipment, including forklift, lumber cart, pallet jack, banding machine, table saw, chop saw, etc.
- Work on any special projects assigned by your supervisor, after determining their priority in relation to your other duties.

**QUALIFICATIONS**:

- Must be able to lift heavy objects (approx. 50lbs)
- Must be able to communicate effectively with customers, management, and other employees
- Must be able to work cooperatively in a team atmosphere
- General knowledge of lumber and building materials is considered an asset
- Forklift and Bobcat experience is considered an asset but training will be provided if necessary
- Class 5 drivers license with a clean abstract would be considered an asset

**Job Type: Part Time**, 16-32 hours per week

**Schedule**:Daytime hours, a combination of weekday and weekend work to be expected.

**Salary**:From $19.00 an hour depending on experience and qualifications

**Work Location**:In person

**Job Types**: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: From $19.00 per hour

Expected hours: 16 - 32 per week

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Extended health care
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Store discount
- Vision care

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Weekends as needed

Supplemental pay types:

- Overtime pay

Work Location: In person

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