Customer-Driven Yard Associate - Outdoor, Fast-Paced

Lincoln Creek Lumber; Centralia (WA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Rx

Dental

Voluntary Vision

Life/AD&D Insurance

401(k)

Paid sick time

Paid Vacation

Holidays

Job summary

Lincoln Creek Lumber is seeking a energetic yard associate to greet customers, guide them to the right products, and help with project planning. You will load lumber, verify invoices, and keep the yard clean and safe while adapting to fast-paced days outdoors.

Responsibilities include forklift operation, stock management, and proactive communication with the team. Bilingual Spanish is strongly desired; availability Friday–Tuesday is common.

Qualifications

• Friendly, proactive customer service and assistance.
• Willingness to learn product knowledge on the job.
• Ability to work outdoors, moving quickly and safely.

Responsibilities

• Greet customers and guide them to exact products.
• Assist with project planning and answer product questions.
• Load lumber into customer vehicles and verify invoices.
• Inspect returns and create accurate return slips for cashiers.
• Unload deliveries and stock products in yard locations.
• Operate a forklift and fill propane tanks.
• Keep the yard clean, organized, and safe; stay current on ads.
• Communicate with the team via radio and attend store meetings.

Skills

Customer service

People skills

Bilingual Spanish

Stamina outdoors

Punctual & reliable

Attention to detail

Clear communication

Tools

Forklift operation

Job description

Lincoln Creek Lumber is seeking a energetic yard associate to greet customers, guide them to the right products, and help with project planning. You will load lumber, verify invoices, and keep the yard clean and safe while adapting to fast-paced days outdoors.

Responsibilities include forklift operation, stock management, and proactive communication with the team. Bilingual Spanish is strongly desired; availability Friday–Tuesday is common.