Lumber Yard Associate

Sack Lumber Company; Seward (NE); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Locally owned and operated

Career Advancement Opportunities

SIMPLE Retirement Savings Account

Health Insurance Reimbursement program

Bonus based on performance

Competitive salary

Employee discounts

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Training & development

Job summary

Sack Lumber Company in Seward, Nebraska is seeking a Lumber Yard Associate to safely handle lumber and building materials, prepare customer orders, and support loading and unloading deliveries. You will maintain a clean, safe yard and deliver friendly, helpful service to contractors and homeowners.

The ideal candidate is dependable and hardworking, willing to learn; prior lumber or construction experience helps but is not required.

Qualifications

• Dependable and team-oriented.
• Able to lift and move lumber safely.
• Organized, independent problem solver.
• Able to read measurements and follow instructions.

Responsibilities

• Greet customers and provide friendly, helpful service.
• Pull, stage, and load lumber and building-material orders accurately.
• Load customer vehicles safely and secure materials; verify invoices.
• Operate forklifts and other material-handling equipment after training.
• Inspect materials for damage or discrepancies; report to Yard Manager.
• Assist with inventory counts and shelf maintenance.
• Learn Point of Sale and assist customers in-store.
• Attend staff meetings and follow store policies.
• Safe and secure delivery of materials to job sites.

Skills

Dependable

Team player

Strong work ethic

Lift and move safely

Organized

Self-starter

Outdoor work

Read measurements

Construction exp preferred

Driver's license

Job description

Benefits:

• Locally owned and operated
• Career Advancement Opportunities
• SIMPLE Retirement Savings Account
• Health Insurance Reimbursement program
• Bonus based on performance
• Competitive salary
• Employee discounts
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Training & development

Job Summary

The Lumber Yard Associate is an important part of the Sack Lumber team and plays a key role in serving our contractor and homeowner customers. This position is responsible for safely and efficiently handling lumber and building materials, preparing customer orders, loading and unloading deliveries, maintaining a safe, clean, and, organized yard, and providing friendly, helpful service to customers.

The ideal candidate is dependable, hardworking, safety-minded, and willing to learn. Previous lumber or construction experience is helpful but not required. We will train the right person.

Hours

M-F 8:00am-5:00pm, Saturdays 8am-noon on rotating basis

Responsibilities

• Greet customers and provide friendly, helpful service.
• Pull, stage, and load lumber and building-material orders accurately and efficiently
• Load customer vehicles safely and help secure materials when appropriate. Check invoices to make sure the correct products are loaded.
• Operate forklifts and other material-handling equipment safely after receiving appropriate training
• Inspect materials for damage, defects, or quantity discrepancies and report problems to Yard Manager
• Assist with daily upkeep and straightening of lumber bins and store shelves. Cull inventory as needed/directed.
• Assist with inventory counts and maintaining accurate inventory
• Learn Point of Sale system and be able to assist customers inside the retail store.
• Attend all staff meetings.
• Adhere to all store policies and safety standards.
• Safe and secure delivery of materials to job sites.

Qualifications

• Dependable and willing to work as part of a team.
• Strong work ethic and positive attitude.
• Ability to safely lift and move lumber and building materials.
• Organized, self-starter who thinks independently and solves problems.
• Ability and willingness to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Basic ability to read and understand measurements and written instructions.
• Previous experience in construction, lumber, building materials, warehousing, or material handling is preferred, but not required.
• Forklift experience preferred but not required.
• Must have valid US Driver's License and clean driving record for deliveries.