Lumber Yard Associate

IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: Yard Operations Manager

BASIC FUNCTION: Provide assistance to customers in pulling their orders, inspecting the merchandise, and making returns. Pull orders from stock, load orders onto delivery trucks and unload stock as it comes in; maintain work area in a clean and orderly manner.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide product assistance to customers on orders and returns.
• Unload incoming freight and check count to see if it is correct, leaving accurate & legible notes when necessary.
• Locate and pull correct items by type, style, and quantity to fill orders completely, quickly, and with accuracy per the appropriate document.
• Must pass company-provided forklift operator training program and demonstrate safe operation and follow all safety procedures.
• Operate forklift to load and unload trucks as directed by supervisor.
• Assist truck drivers in loading merchandise and materials ensuring it is safely and properly handled to prevent damage.
• Assist truck drivers in unloading and returning credit items. Ensures these items are returned to the proper storage location.
• Complete necessary reports, i.e., check orders filled, check material received and returned, and forklift inspection sheets. Ensure paperwork gets to the appropriate area.
• Perform duties in a safe manner observing safe procedures while constantly being alert to any unsafe working conditions.
• Attends and participates in all company-sponsored training programs as required.
• Keep the work area clean and litter free.
• Load and safely handle customer orders.
• Maintain knowledge of proper identification of inventory items.
• Put away stock. (restock)
• Delivery/Rooftops.
• Check & verify the load.
• Traverse steep pitches and navigate heights in a safe manner.
• Assist load and unloading the truck.
• Conscientious with forklift and inventory.
• Promotes team concept.
• Adheres to company dress code policy.
• Assist with any other duties as required.

PREFERRED EDUCATION: High school diploma or general equivalency degree (GED).

EXPERIENCE: Three months of experience operating forklifts or similar equipment.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & ABILITIES:

• Ability to effectively analyze and prioritize daily job demands.
• Ability to do basic math, read instructions, and complete forms legibly.
• Communicate with customers, other employees, and supervisors using verbal and written skills.
• Knowledge and ability to use safe lifting techniques.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Strength (lift, carry, push, and pull): Maximum lift, 100 lbs.; Frequently lift/carry up to 50 lbs.
• Must be able to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and reach, with manual dexterity and see (acuity, depth perception, field of vision, accommodation). Reach overhead to grasp materials.

ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Work outside in temperatures ranging from extreme heat to extreme cold.
• Work with mechanical and power equipment on a daily basis. Moderate noise level.

LICENSE OR CERTIFICATION:

• Forklift Certification.

ADDITIONAL INFO:

• A Pre-Hired (WA State Standards) Drug Test is Required

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $21.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Do you currently live on the Olympic Peninsula?
• All yard employees drive forklifts and use potentially dangerous machinery necessary for the job. Hires must be drug-free to gain employment in our yards. Can you pass a drug test that includes Marijuana?

Experience:

• Retail Sales: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person