Forklift Operator/ Yard Associate

McCoy's Building Supply; Odessa (TX); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

McCoy’s Building Supply in Odessa, TX is seeking a Yard Crewmember to assist customers in the lumberyard, operate a forklift, stock products, and provide general store support. The role requires attention to safety, ticket verification, and readiness to work overtime, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Starting pay is $18 per hour for a full-time position at the Odessa location. Responsibilities include greeting customers, loading/unloading, answering product questions, and maintaining

Qualifications

• High school diploma preferred.
• Forklift operator certification required.

Responsibilities

• Greet customers entering the yard.
• Load and unload products safely and accurately.
• Answer customer questions about products.
• Inform management of customer complaints or requests promptly.
• Move, stock, and rearrange materials in yard and warehouse.
• Perform routine forklift safety checks per guidelines.
• Keep lumberyard and warehouses clean and organized.
• Verify tickets match loaded merchandise.
• Cover exposed materials to prevent weather damage.
• Cut lumber and related materials per customer request.
• Operate a forklift and attend store meetings/trainings.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Professional conduct

Customer service

Weight distribution knowledge

Forklift operation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Forklift operator certification

Job description

Job Description

Time Type: Full time Role Details: Time Type: Full Time Starting Pay: $18 / HR Job Location: 1131 West 42nd Street, Odessa, TX 79764

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 Employer

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 McCoy’s

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!