Yard Associate

Yard Associate

Spirit Lake Lumber - Menahga, MN - Full-Time or Part-Time

$15.00 - $25.00+ per hour - Pay based on experience

About the Role

Spirit Lake Lumber is a contractor-focused independent lumberyard serving the Menahga area with quality building materials and dependable service. We're looking for a reliable Yard Associate to join our team - someone who takes pride in their work, communicates well with customers, and stays focused on safety. Whether you're looking for full-time or part-time hours, we're flexible.

The top of our pay range is real. If you can run deliveries, own receiving, and keep a yard organized without being told, you're not applying to be a yard hand - and we'll pay you like it.

Schedule & Time Off

• Weekdays 7:45 to 5:00, with a full hour for lunch

• Every other Saturday morning, 8:00 to noon

• 10 holidays a year - and we close for BOTH November deer opener Saturdays

CDL Sponsorship

Want your CDL? We'll pay half the cost of training, up to $3,000, through our CDL sponsorship program. No CDL is required to start.

What You'll Do

• Assist customers with orders and returns - providing friendly, efficient service

• Pull and stage orders accurately by item type, style, and quantity

• Operate a forklift to load and unload trucks; verify counts and inspect for damage

• Secure loads properly and deliver materials to job sites locally and regionally

• Restock inventory and return materials to proper locations

• Complete required paperwork - orders, received materials, forklift inspections

• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe yard environment

• Assist with snow removal and ice control during winter months

What We're Looking For

• High school diploma or GED

• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record - no CDL required to start

• 6+ months of forklift experience preferred - willing to train the right candidate

• 6+ months in building materials (construction, retail, or lumber) preferred

• Basic math, communication, and computer skills

• Knowledge of safe lifting techniques

• Dependable, safety-focused, and comfortable working outdoors year-round

Physical Requirements

• Frequently lift, carry, push, and pull up to 75 lbs

• Ability to work with others to move items over 75 lbs

• Frequent walking, climbing, kneeling, crouching, and reaching

• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions

How to Apply

If you're dependable, safety-focused, and enjoy working outdoors with a solid team, we'd love to hear from you. Apply directly through this listing or stop in at Spirit Lake Lumber in Menahga to introduce yourself.

Pay: $15.00 - $25.00 per hour

Work Location: In person