Lumber Yard Associate

Job Description

Job Description

Benefits:

• Locally owned and operated
• Career Advancement Opportunities
• Employee discounts
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

The Mohler Lumber Company in North Canton is currently seeking full-time and part-time Yard Associate. We are a fourth-generation family-owned lumber yard supplying premier building products for residential, commercial and industrial projects.  We offer a generous employee discount, paid vacation, health and dental insurance, and the opportunity to join a high-energy, enthusiastic group of people with a passion for customer service and a vision for growth.

The Yard Associate is responsible for assisting customers with locating products, staging materials for delivery, and using a forklift to load and unload lumber and building materials.
 
Responsibilities:

• Provide our contractors and residential customers exceptional service.
• Advise walk-in customers on lumber and building materials and their uses, helping them select the best product to meet their needs.
• Assist customers with loading and unloading of materials.
• Unload incoming lumber and building materials deliveries, and ensure items are stocked to their proper locations.
• Build and stage loads for delivery, ensuring the accuracy of each customer’s order.
• Occasionally make deliveries or pick-up customer returns using company vehicles.
• Keep lumber yard clean, well-organized, and safe. Follow safety rules and regulations.
• Help to maintain equipment, grounds and buildings. 

Qualifications

• Knowledge of lumber and building products required
• Experience in a lumber yard or warehouse environment preferred
• High school diploma required
• Ability to operate a forklift preferred
• Valid OH driver’s license, and clean driving record required
• Able to work outdoors in all climate conditions
• Physically demanding job, requires heavy lifting (up to 80 pounds), standing, bending
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule, including some weekends
• Pre-employment drug test required

Goals: 

• Continually expand knowledge of all departments, both in the lumberyard and retail store.
• Become a versatile employee, able to help in other areas as needed.
• After enough experience, become a mentor to new employees and help them understand products and procedures.

Pay Based on Experience.