Lumber Yard Associate — Outdoor, Customer Focus

R.P. Lumber Company Inc.; Mount Vernon (MO); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Life Insurance

401(k) / Profit sharing

Paid time off

Job summary

R.P. Lumber Co., Inc. in Mount Vernon, MO is seeking a Yard Associate for our outdoor lumberyard. This full‑time, on‑site role involves loading customers, keeping the yard safe and organized, and assisting drivers with unloading lumber, shingles, drywall, and other building materials.

You will report to the Yard Manager; forklift experience is helpful and training is provided. A valid driver’s license and ability to work weekends and outdoors in varying weather are required.

Qualifications

• Clear communication with customers, teammates, and managers.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends.
• Ability to work outdoors in changing weather.
• Ability to perform physical functions including lifting 50–100 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Greet customers entering the yard.
• Load customer vehicles and trucks; check tickets.
• Answer questions on products, orders, pricing, and delivery timing.
• Keep yard areas stocked, clean, and safe.

Skills

Communication

Flexibility

Outdoor work

Physical ability

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift

Job description

R.P. Lumber Co., Inc. in Mount Vernon, MO is seeking a Yard Associate for our outdoor lumberyard. This full‑time, on‑site role involves loading customers, keeping the yard safe and organized, and assisting drivers with unloading lumber, shingles, drywall, and other building materials.

You will report to the Yard Manager; forklift experience is helpful and training is provided. A valid driver’s license and ability to work weekends and outdoors in varying weather are required.