Forklift Operator/ Yard Associate

McCoy's Building Supply; Carlsbad (NM); On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

McCoy’s Building Supply in Carlsbad, NM is looking for a Part-time Yard Crewmember to help customers in the lumberyard, operate a forklift, stock products, and provide general store support at our Carlsbad location.

Responsibilities include greeting customers, loading/unloading, answering questions, safety checks, keeping the yard tidy, verifying tickets, and assisting with shelving and loading lumber as requested.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Forklift operator certification required.
• On-the-job training levels 1 and 2 completed.

Responsibilities

• Greet customers as they enter the yard.
• Load and unload products safely and accurately.
• Respond to customer questions regarding products.
• Inform management of customer complaints or requests promptly.
• Move and stock building materials in yard and warehouse.
• Perform routine forklift safety checks per guidelines.
• Maintain cleanliness and appearance of lumberyard and warehouses.
• Verify tickets match the merchandise being loaded.
• Cover exposed materials to prevent weather damage.
• Cut lumber and related materials as requested.
• Operate forklift.
• Attend store meetings and training sessions.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Follow instructions

Professional & courteous

Weight distribution knowledge

Machine control adjustment

Forklift certification

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Forklift certification

Job description

Time Type: Part time. Starting Pay: $16 / HR. Job Location: 303 East Wood, Carlsbad, NM 88220.

Job Summary

The Yard Crewmember will assist customers in the lumberyard, operate a forklift, stock products, and provide general store support.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Greets customers as they enter the yard.
• Loads and unloads products into customers, vendors, and company vehicles safely and accurately.
• Responds to customer’s questions regarding products.
• Informs store management or supervisor of any customer complaints or requests in a timely manner.
• Moves, stocks, and rearranges building materials in the yard, warehouse, and interior of store.
• Performs routine safety checks on forklifts according to company guidelines.
• Maintains the cleanliness and appearance of the lumberyard and warehouses, by stacking products squarely and picking up bands, chocks, and trash.
• Verifies customer or vendor ticket matches the merchandise that is being loaded.
• Covers exposed materials, when required, to prevent weather damage.
• Cuts lumber and other related materials as requested by the customer.
• Operates a forklift.
• Attends all store meetings and training sessions.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities

• Ability to carry out a series of instructions without constant supervision.
• Able to remain professional and courteous at all times.
• Knowledge of weight distribution and loading patterns.
• The ability to adjust the controls of a machine or vehicle quickly and repeatedly to exact positions.
• Must successfully complete all company training and certification requirements regarding equipment usage, including obtaining McCoy’s forklift certification.

Education and Experience

• A high school diploma or equivalent is preferred.
• Forklift operator certification.
• Successful completion of on-the-job training; completing levels 1 and 2 of the positional training offered.

Physical Requirements

Prolonged periods of standing and moving around the yard and warehouse. Must be able to use the three point hold when getting into trucks and/or forklifts. Must be able to lift up to 80 pounds at times, occasionally lift/move up to 100 pounds, and push and/or pull 50 pound loads at a time. The ability to perform repetitive movements over long periods. May need to work overtime, nights, weekends, and holidays. Must be able to work in various types of weather.

Equal Opportunity

McCoy’s is an equal opportunity employer. Equal access to programs, services and employment is available to all persons. Those applicants requiring reasonable accommodations in the application and/or interview process should contact a representative of the People Development Department at [phone]. EOE, AAP, D, F, VA.

About Us

McCoy’s has career opportunities ranging from headquarters team positions to cashiers, yard crew, delivery drivers, retail management, and more. Our company spans across three states (Texas, Oklahoma, and New Mexico) with 85 stores, two millwork facilities, and several reload and distribution centers. Our headquarters is located in beautiful San Marcos, Texas between Austin and San Antonio. At McCoy’s, it's not just a job, it's a family!