Lumber Yard Associate

Kootenay Employment Services Society; Invermere; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading community employer in Invermere is seeking a Lumber Yard Associate to provide exceptional customer service and assist with various yard duties. The ideal candidate will have a High School Diploma, strong communication skills, and the ability to operate equipment like saws and forklifts. This role requires professionalism and a willingness to learn, with opportunities for growth within the team. Flexible hours including evenings and weekends are expected, emphasizing a commitment to safety and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Able to communicate professionally with customers and team members.
• Willing to learn all areas of the yard and help train others.
• Ability to work flexible hours including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Acknowledge all customers in the yard.
• Assist customers with loading of lumber and other materials.
• Maintain a safe and clean work environment.

Skills

Customer service

Team player

Excellent communication skills

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Forklift operation

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Saws

Forklifts

Banders

Job description

Minimum Requirements

High School Diploma; Able to communicate professionally with customers and team members; Skilled at providing prompt, friendly and attentive customer service; Willing to learn all areas of the yard and help train others; Proven track record of being a team player; Knowledge and experience operating saws, forklifts, and banders; Excellent communication skills, high attention to detail, and ability to multi-task; Ability and willingness to work flexible hours including evenings, weekends and holidays to meet the needs of the business; Forklift experience or willingness to learn; Move and handle various building materials throughout the yard, which entails lifting and perform all functions as set forth.

Duties

Under the supervision of the Lumber Yard Supervisor, the duties and responsibilities of the Lumber Yard Associate include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Acknowledge all customers in the yard;
• Assist customers with loading of lumber and other various building materials;
• Displays good judgment when making decisions and solving problems always considering what is best for the customer;
• Cooperate with others and work well as part of a team, for example actively participate in meetings, share ideas for improvement with management;
• Restock lumber and building materials as needed, while communicating restock needs with the appropriate person;
• Share information with others to help all associates learn and develop yard procedures and customer service skills;
• Assist with the unloading of incoming freight;
• Puts others needs and concerns ahead of their own when necessary or appropriate;
• Owns the problem-takes responsibility and action when necessary;
• Displays positive use of body language, verbal, and written communication when talking with customers, team members and management;
• Learn and adhere to all safety rules and regulations when operating saws, forklifts and other equipment;
• Maintains a safe and clean work environment and demonstrates the upmost in safety around customers and other employees.

Working Conditions

Work normal business hours but may be required to do some work in the evenings or outside normal working hours; Required to work in a busy, open area of which may result in constant interruptions; Required to work in varying physical conditions outdoors for long durations; walk and stand for an extended period; lift 50lbs; Required to spend long hours concentrating which will require attention to detail and high levels of accuracy; Required to meet a number of deadlines which may cause stress.

To Apply

Please use the contact information as directed in the listing.

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