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Yard Hand 1

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Job Description - Yard Hand 1

Description

The role of this position is to build loads, load trucks (both company and customer vehicles), and assist with maintenance of an efficient, clean, safe, and well-operated lumberyard. As a key “point of contact” with customers, this position is charged with providing excellence in customer service.   

Responsibilities

  • Meets and greets contractors and do-it-yourselfers while providing exceptional customer service by assisting with the selection and loading of materials. 
  • Accurately pulls and stages materials to be picked up or delivered to ensure schedules are met. 
  • Contributes to maintaining the inventory in the yard by conducting cycle counts, keeping the yard organized, and ensuring the correct material is shipped and received. 
  • Properly uses and maintains all equipment. 
  • Commits to continued learning on products, packages, procedures, and more.
  • Knows and follows all applicable safety rules and procedures.
  • Knows and follows all applicable rules and procedures regarding sales and inventory management.
  • Accurately distributes and places all specified building materials as indicated on the order ticket. 
  • Responsible for having the pulled product neatly placed and appearing as orderly and presentable as possible. 
  • Cleans up and properly disposes of all debris.
  • Is alert to things that need to be done and, without being asked, takes initiative to see that they get done.

Requirements

Education & Experience

  • Knowledge of all applicable building material products. 
  • Previous experience in a customer service environment.
  • Ability to follow all safe and applicable methods of transporting material from the delivery vehicle, by way of stairways, elevators and boom operations, to the point of stocking/delivery. 
  • Must be knowledgeable, trained, capable and licensed/certified by to operate forklift equipment, if needed, often transporting heavy and awkward loads.
  • Computer literacy and knowledge of current office technology. 
  • Strong communication skills. 
  • Ability to work independently with limited supervision. 
  • High school diploma.

Work Environment

  • Work is performed in the yard. 

Physical Demands

  • Standing - Occasionally
  • Walking - Frequently
  • Sitting - Rarely
  • Handling/Gripping - Frequently
  • Reaching Outward - Frequently
  • Reaching above Shoulder - Frequently
  • Climbing - Occasionally 
  • Crawling - Never
  • Squatting or Kneeling - Frequently
  • Bending - Frequently
  • Lifting/Carrying - Must be able to lift and move 115 lbs. using safe lifting techniques 
  • Pushing/Pulling - Frequently
  • PPE Requirement - None

Work Hours

  • Position is full-time. Occasional overtime may be required.
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