Lumber Yard Associate

Lumber Yard Associate

The Lumber Yard Associate is an important part of the Sack Lumber team and plays a key role in serving our contractor and homeowner customers. This position is responsible for safely and efficiently handling lumber and building materials, preparing customer orders, loading and unloading deliveries, maintaining a safe, clean, and organized yard, and providing friendly, helpful service to customers. The ideal candidate is dependable, hardworking, safety-minded, and willing to learn. Previous lumber or construction experience is helpful but not required. We will train the right person.

M-F 8:00am-5:00pm, Saturdays 8am-noon on rotating basis

Responsibilities:

• Greet customers and provide friendly, helpful service.
• Pull, stage, and load lumber and building-material orders accurately and efficiently
• Load customer vehicles safely and help secure materials when appropriate. Check invoices to make sure the correct products are loaded.
• Operate forklifts and other material-handling equipment safely after receiving appropriate training
• Inspect materials for damage, defects, or quantity discrepancies and report problems to Yard Manager
• Assist with daily upkeep and straightening of lumber bins and store shelves. Cull inventory as needed/directed.
• Assist with inventory counts and maintaining accurate inventory
• Learn Point of Sale system and be able to assist customers inside the retail store.
• Attend all staff meetings.
• Adhere to all store policies and safety standards.
• Safe and secure delivery of materials to job sites.

Qualifications:

• Dependable and willing to work as part of a team.
• Strong work ethic and positive attitude.
• Ability to safely lift and move lumber and building materials.
• Organized, self-starter who thinks independently and solves problems.
• Ability and willingness to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Basic ability to read and understand measurements and written instructions.
• Previous experience in construction, lumber, building materials, warehousing, or material handling is preferred, but not required.
• Forklift experience preferred but not required.
• Must have valid US Driver's License and clean driving record for deliveries.

Compensation: $16.00 - $18.00 per hour

Since 1899, Sack Lumber has helped contractors and homeowners across Nebraska build the places where people live, work, and raise their families. We believe building a strong community starts with building a great team - and we need you! At Sack Lumber, you'll find a locally owned company with deep roots, a commitment to our customers, and a team that takes pride in doing things the right way. Whether you're experienced in the lumber and building materials industry or looking for an opportunity to learn and grow in a new field, we offer meaningful work, a supportive team, and the opportunity to build a career you can be proud of. Join the Sack Lumber team and help us build the future - one customer, one project, and perhaps even one board at a time!