Forklift Operator / Yard Help

Ring's End, Inc.; East Lyme (CT); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Traditional 401K

Roth 401K

Medical insurance plans

FSA & DCA

Employee discounts

Life/AD&D insurance

Disability (short/long)

Paid holidays

PTO

Employee assistance program

Legal counseling program

Job summary

Ring's End, Inc. in Niantic, CT is seeking a full-time Forklift Operator / Yard Helper to load, unload, and move materials in the lumberyard. You will assist customers, identify products, and ensure a safe, organized yard while supporting drivers and team members.

The role requires reliable attendance and a proactive, safety-conscious mindset. We offer competitive pay and benefits as part of a long-standing CT-based building materials retailer.

Qualifications

• Experience operating a forklift is preferred.
• Ability to meet physical requirements including lifting and standing for long periods.
• Strong written and spoken communication and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload materials using forklifts and yard equipment.
• Assist customers with inquiries and guide loading of products.
• Keep lumberyard organized and follow all safety protocols.
• Move materials through the yard and assist drivers and teammates as needed.

Skills

Dependable

Great attitude

Communication skills

Detail-oriented

Self-motivated

Job description

Forklift Operator / Yard Helper

Ring's End, Inc. is calling all motivated candidates who are interested in a full-time Forklift Operator / Yard Helper position in the Niantic, 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

We also make it easy to apply with our initial quick and easy mobile-optimized application. If we have your attention, please continue reading!

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.

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