Lumber Yard Associate

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 to join our team If you are a motivated individual that likes to stay busy, works well in a team environment, and enjoys 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 and return and exchange policies. The Lumber Yard Associate is also responsible for loading and checking customer orders going out for delivery.

DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Identify and assist customers in a friendly and respectful manner, 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
• Work independently and alone to load and check customer orders going out for delivery, verifying products and quantities, safe loading of the order, and delivery location
• 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.)
• Perform simple cuts for customer orders with the use of a table or chop saw
• Keep the yard clean and the inventory near and orderly
• Stay alert to all yard activities in order to help customers, maintain a safe working environment, and help in loss control
• 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 HAVE:

• Speak English fluently
• Previous forklift experience
• Able to work outdoors
• Able to work weekends
• Able to regularly lift materials weighing 50lbs (with occasional lifting up to 100lbs) around the yard, placing them on or removing them from trucks, pallets, etc.
• Able to safely operate yard equipment and tools, including a forklift, pallet jack, lumber cart, banding machine, chop saw, table saw, etc.
• Able to communicate in a respectful and effective manner with customers, management, and other employees
• Able to read and comprehend written and printed materials, as well as information presented in numerical form
• Able to work cooperatively in a team atmosphere
• Willingness to learn and help others

QUALIFICATIONS - NICE TO HAVE:

• Previous customer service experience
• General knowledge of lumber and building materials
• Previous work experience in construction, warehousing, or farming
• Experience driving a skid steer/bobcat
• First aid certification
• Valid drivers license and good driving record

Job Type: Part Time 16-32 hours per week depending on a candidates availability.

Schedule: Daytime hours until 5/5:30pm, a combination of weekday and weekend work to be expected.

Hourly Wage: Starting from $20.00 an hour depending on experience and qualifications

Work Location: In person

Benefits: All employees receive an attractive staff discount on all store merchandise. Full time employees can opt in for our Dental, Vision, and Extended Health benefits plan.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From $20.00 per hour

Expected hours: 16 – 32 per week

Benefits:

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

Work Location: In person