Lumber Yard Worker

LUMBER YARD WORKER

FULL-TIME

Join our growing team and build a career you're proud of

Invermere Home Hardware is looking for people like you to join our growing team. We are a family run business and have been successfully serving the Columbia Valley for over 30 years.

Construction and building product knowledge is an asset, however, we will train the right individual for the job. The perfect candidate needs to be a strong and healthy individual, this is a physically demanding position working out in the elements all day long. The Yard worker is responsible for duties in the yard including loading/unloading of company delivery/customer vehicles as well as maintaining the inventory in the yard/warehouses in a safe and respectful manner. Must have the ability to provide a high standard of customer service and contribute to a work environment in a positive and safe manner that fosters pride in being part of a winning team. The Yard worker is directly responsible to the Yard Supervisor.

DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Load and unload materials. Receive incoming merchandise.
• Take all necessary safety precautions when handling freight, tools, and equipment.
• Store material in the correct location in the yard.
• Assist customers with advice, information, and/or help in gathering and loading orders.
• Keep the yard clean and the inventory neat and orderly.
• Report any shortages, damaged goods, or backorders to your supervisor.
• Be familiar with the locations of all inventory and equipment.
• Be familiar with the safe operation and maintenance of equipment, including a forklift, lumber cart, pallet jack, banding machine, etc.
• Assist customers in handling large or heavy items and help resolve customer complaints.
• Be aware of theft and take action, in line with company policy, to report or discourage it.
• Restock lumber bins, sheds, etc. when they are depleted.
• Deliver purchases and/or pick up returned goods.
• Check incoming merchandise against orders or invoices to identify damaged goods, shortages, and backorders.
• Help in training new employees.
• Help with opening and closing duties.
• Work in a safe manner in accordance with provincial and federal safety legislation. Report any potential hazards and unsafe behavior to management in order to have the situation corrected.
• Other duties as assigned.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be able to move materials weighing up to 100 pounds (with another person, 50 pounds by yourself) around the yard, placing them on or removing them from trucks, pallets, etc.
• Must be able to pack drywall or be willing to learn how to.
• Must be able to aid in all deliveries of building supply materials and appliances.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Current/clean Class 5 Drivers License- abstract required.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including weekends, evenings, and holidays.
• Ability to communicate effectively with customers, management, and employees.
• Ability to read and comprehend written and printed materials, as well as information presented in numerical form.
• Ability to work co-operatively in a team environment.
• Knowledge of building supplies along with experience in construction is an asset but we will train the right individual.
• Must be able to safely operate yard equipment and tools.
• Forklift experience is an asset but not a requirement as training is available.
• Great customer service skills is absolutely a must

SALARY:

• Starting at $19.00 per hour – wages negotiable with experience.

Job Type: Full-time

Base Pay: From $19.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Company events
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• RRSP match
• Store discount
• Vision care

Application question(s):

• Where are you currently located/living?

Experience:

• Labour: 1 year (preferred)

Language:

• English (required)

Location:

• Invermere, BC (required)

Work Location: In person