Lumber Yard Associate

The Lumber Yard Associate supports all functions of operating a Full-Service Lumber Yard. This includes providing exceptional customer service to everyone that visits the yard, loading and unloading customer and delivery vehicles, staging deliveries to go out, filling propane and supporting the cycle count process. Other responsibilities may be assigned and additional training provided over time. This position reports to the Lumber Yard Manager. Job Type Full-time Responsibilities specific to the Lumber Yard Associate: Stocks material in from storage areas, loads and unloads delivery vehicles and freight containers by hand or using a forklift. Ensures yard is continually clean and maintained and that materials are stored properly, including covering those materials as required. Ensures that inventory supplies are organized in warehouse and yard. Communicates with Dispatcher/Lumber Yard Manager to determine work assignments and material or equipment needs. Responsibilities of every Associate: Enthusiasm to greet customers anywhere on the property. Maintain a positive, productive work environment through friendly, respectful relationships with customers & co-workers. Execution of daily operational duties including: product organization, store cleanliness and inventory cycle counts. Keep all machinery, equipment, and tools clean and in good working order for safe usage. Reports all issues regarding safety, waste, damage, equipment, accidents or customer concerns promptly to a member of Management. Informs Operations Manager promptly of suspected inventory shortage. Requirements and Qualifications: Knowledge of building materials and supplies Ability to pass company administered Forklift Driver Certification and safely operate a forklift Must be able to safely operate equipment in all types of weather conditions. Good organizational skills and ability to multi-task Dependable with high attention to detail Work under extreme heat or cold weather conditions. Work safely around moving trucks and moving machinery/equipment Work environment is frequently loud. Able to lift up to 50 lbs. repeatedly. Work a flexible schedule that includes weekends. Ability to write, read, and communicate in English Pay $16.00 – $21.00 per hour On-the-job training Schedule Day shift Overtime Ability to commute/relocate Bridgeport, CT 06610: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required) New Canaan, CT 06840: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required) Education High school or equivalent (Preferred) Experience Forklift driving: 1 year (Preferred) delivery flatbed load building: 1 year (Preferred) stocking long length lumber: 1 year (Preferred) #J-18808-Ljbffr Northeast