Forklift Operator / Yard Help

Ring's End, Inc; Branford (CT); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Traditional 401K

3% 401K contribution

Medical plans

FSA & DCA

Employee discounts

Life/AD&D insurance

Long/Short-term disability

Paid holidays

Paid time off

EAP

Legal counseling

Job summary

Ring's End, Inc. in Branford, CT is seeking a full-time Forklift Operator / Yard Helper to support lumberyard operations. You will load/unload materials, operate forklifts and other equipment, assist customers, and keep materials organized while following safety protocols.

The role requires a hands-on approach, reliability, and a good work ethic to help ensure smooth yard operations and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Ability to meet physical requirements of lifting building materials and operating machinery.
• Flexible and adaptable to changes that quickly affect this job.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload materials using and maintaining machines and equipment in the lumberyard.
• Assist clients with inquiries and discuss products and issues.
• Help customers find, identify, and load vehicles; read receipt tickets.
• Move materials throughout the lumberyard and operate machinery like forklifts, saws, or trucks.
• Keep building materials organized and follow all safety protocols; help wherever needed.

Skills

Dependable

Great attitude

Good communication

Detail-oriented

Self-motivated

Tools

Forklifts

Saws

Trucks

Job description

Forklift Operator / Yard Helper

Ring's End, Inc.

Ring's End, Inc. is calling all motivated candidates who are interested in a full-time Forklift Operator / Yard Helper position in the Branford, CT area to help assist with our lumberyard operations.

WHY YOU SHOULD WORK FOR US

We are an established company that invests in our team and offers real opportunities for career growth. We pay this full-time Forklift Operator / Yard Helper job competitive pay. Our team also enjoys great benefits, including

• traditional and Roth 401K
• 3% 401K safe harbor company contribution
• various medical insurance plans
• FSA & DCA
• employee discounts on our products and materials
• life/accidental death & dismemberment insurance
• long & short-term disability
• paid holidays
• paid time off (PTO)
• employee assistance program
• a legal counseling program

ABOUT RING'S END INC

We are a Connecticut-based lumber and building materials retailer serving Connecticut, South County, Rhode Island, and Westchester County, New York. We are a third-generation, family-run company with a rich history dating back to 1902. Guided by a tradition of service and a commitment to innovation, we are dedicated to becoming the premier resource in the building material industry for builders and remodelers, painting contractors, architects, and homeowners.

Our growth and success are due to our team of professionals. We employ the best team in the industry, ensuring we maintain a diverse and evolving work environment that values cooperation and teamwork. We look for innovation and continuous improvement in everything we do. We're looking for more to join us!

ARE YOU A GOOD FIT?

Are you dependable? Do you have a great attitude? Do you have good communication skills through writing and speaking? Are you detail-oriented? Are you self-motivated and willing to do whatever is needed? Do you take pride in your work? If so, you might just be perfect for this Forklift Operator / Yard Helper position!

WHAT WE NEED FROM YOU

As our Forklift Operator / Yard Helper, you load and unload materials using and maintaining machines and equipment in the lumberyard. You assist clients with their inquiries and discuss products and issues. Every shift you assist customers in finding, identifying, and loading vehicles, read receipt tickets, move materials throughout the lumberyard, and operate machinery like forklifts, saws, or trucks. You keep our building materials organized, ensure you follow all safety protocols, and help wherever else you are needed. You love helping others and keeping our operations running smoothly. If you can do that and meet the following requirements, we would love to have you on our team.

• Ability to meet physical requirements of lifting building materials and operating machinery
• Flexible and adaptable to the changes that quickly affect this job