Lumber Yard Forklift And Delivery

Lumber Yard Forklift And Delivery Associate

This role supports a busy lumber yard by safely operating a forklift to load building materials for delivery, assisting customers with their orders and will-calls, and helping keep the yard and shop organized and clean. You will work both outdoors and indoors, locate and move various building materials, and occasionally communicate with customers, office staff, sales staff, and delivery drivers to ensure accurate and timely service.

Responsibilities

• Operate a forklift safely and efficiently to load and unload trucks with building materials for delivery.
• Pick and prepare building materials for customer will-calls and deliveries, ensuring accuracy and completeness of orders.
• Locate building materials in the yard and shop, including items that may not be clearly labeled or perfectly organized.
• Assist in organizing materials and improving yard layout during slower times to support efficient operations.
• Perform general labor tasks such as cleanup, moving snow, and maintaining a safe and orderly yard and shop.
• Communicate with customers on occasion to answer basic questions, confirm orders, and provide courteous assistance.
• Coordinate with office staff, sales staff, and delivery drivers to ensure materials are ready for pickup or delivery.
• Handle materials manually as needed, including lifting, moving, and staging lumber and related products.
• Support delivery operations by preparing loads so that materials are secure and ready for transport.
• Eventually assist with running materials out to jobsites when items are left behind, using a company vehicle once driving responsibilities are assigned.

Essential Skills

• Proven ability to operate a forklift safely in a yard or warehouse environment.
• Experience working in a lumber yard, construction, or general labor environment involving material handling and loading.
• Basic working knowledge of building materials to help identify, locate, and organize products.
• Strong communication skills to interact with customers, office staff, sales staff, and delivery drivers.
• Basic computer skills to support simple yard or order-related tasks as needed.
• Clean driving record to qualify for future responsibilities delivering materials to jobsites.
• Ability to perform physical work, including lifting, carrying, and moving materials in an outdoor environment.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Prior experience with picking, loading, and material handling in a yard, warehouse, or construction setting.
• Comfort working in an environment where some materials may not be perfectly labeled or organized and require initiative to locate.
• Willingness to perform general yard work, including cleanup and snow removal, to maintain a safe and efficient facility.
• Ability to work collaboratively with multiple teams, including office, sales, and delivery staff.

Why Work Here?

You will join a team of supportive, down-to-earth colleagues who stay busy year-round, providing steady work and the opportunity to build practical skills in a growing environment. The workplace values teamwork, reliability, and a hands-on approach, offering a setting where your efforts are visible and appreciated and where you can develop experience in logistics, material handling, and customer service.

Work Environment

The role is based primarily in a lumber yard and shop environment, with frequent work outdoors and regular opportunities to move inside. You will work around forklifts, trucks, and building materials, coordinating with office staff, sales staff, and delivery drivers throughout the day. The position involves physical activity, including lifting and moving materials, working in varying weather conditions, and performing general yard work to keep the facility safe and organized. Attire should be practical and suitable for outdoor work and manual labor in a busy yard setting.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Willmar, MN.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $22.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 3, 2026.