Yard Associate (Student)

We focus on supplying building materials and solutions to professional home builders of all sizes including custom builders, large production builders, and multifamily builders. Our customers and community members know that they can rely on us for Legendary Service and quality products.Lumber Yard Associates are responsible for providing legendary service by safely and efficiently loading customer vehicles with building materials both by hand and on a forklift. The Lumber Yard Associate is also responsible for keeping the yards clean and stocking inventory. This position reports to the General Manager, Assistant Manager, Location Supervisor and works closely with external and internal customers.

OSHA Certified Forklift License

preferred Ability to speak, write, and read English

required Knowledge of receiving/inventory control principles, practices and protocols Knowledge of dimension lumber and panel products and other building materials Ability to read and interpret "picking tickets" and invoices Safely, accurately and efficiently load customer vehicles with orders of building materials Ensure that appropriate paperwork is completed as per company policy Receive delivered inventory by properly inspecting paperwork for accuracy and by depositing inventory in designated locations Inspects stock and returned items to ensure salable quality Puts stock away in the correct location and nicely Completes inventory adjustments Participates in inventory preparation and post procedures Reads and follows instructions on picking tickets Opens and closes warehouse and yard when necessary Complete Blue-Volt training as necessary Seeks to learn products and applications and attends product knowledge meetings Knows product locations in the yard and warehouse Understands product terminology and grading Keeps forklift clean Maintain yard cleanliness during course of work Adhere to company procedures, policies and protocols as set forth in the Employees Handbook Wears high visibility, safety gear, and proper uniform Performs daily lift inspections Safely operates equipment Perform daily safety audits of forklift and promptly report any malfunctioning equipment Understands weight, height, and length limits to inform customer of being able to safely handle or transport material Quickly greets and assists all customers Reviews and completes hold harmless form with customers Shares product knowledge with customers This position works outside in a retail lumberyard location in all weather conditions Must be able to work outdoors in all weather conditions Everyone starts earning 2 weeks of vacation per year on day 1, and gains an additional day every year worked up to 4 weeks off ~ 7 holidays ~ Standard medical plan with a very low $1,000 deductible ~ Dental, Vision, EAP (Employee Assistance Program) ~ FSA (Flexible Spending Account) and Childcare pretax spending programs ~ Tuition reimbursement (up to $2,500/year) ~ Annual profit sharing (every full time employee who worked the full year earned a minimum of $525 for the 2024 year) ~$1,000 referral bonus

We have a transparent pay structure, and love to promote from within. There are many members of our management team who started their careers in our entry-level positions. Most of our locations are not open past 5 and all our locations are closed on Sundays. Our company mission is

Legendary Service through Teamwork

, and we take that seriously. When you join our team, you're joining a family owned company that's been in business for 90 years, with a well-established reputation as a leader within the building material supply industry in the United States.