LUMBER YARD GREETER / ORDER CHECKER

Builders’ General; New Jersey; On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established building supplies firm located in New Jersey is looking for a Gate Guard. The role involves overseeing access to the facility, controlling yard traffic, and ensuring safety protocols are followed. Candidates should have excellent communication skills and preferably some experience in lumber or building supplies. Physical capability to lift 50 pounds and endure various weather conditions is essential. This is an on-site position requiring attention to detail and a commitment to safety.

Qualifications

• Previous lumber or building supplies experience is strongly desired.

Responsibilities

• Guard the entrance gate to the yard, buildings, and grounds.
• Control traffic to and from the buildings and grounds in the yard.
• Allow entrance or exit of truckers and other authorized visitors.
• Check credentials before admitting anyone.
• Inspect paperwork and content of outgoing traffic.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Description

Builders' General Supply Company (BGS) has been in business since 1931, and works for and continually strives to build our relationship with our customers. The true cornerstone of the company is a passion for offering a complete line of building products and services with competitive pricing, quality products and reliable, honest service, made possible by the dedicated work ethic of our employees. This creed has stood the test of time and created the strong foundation that support our distinguished reputation in the industry.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Guards entrance gate to the yard, buildings and grounds.
• Controls traffic to and from the buildings and grounds in the yard.
• Allows entrance or exit of truckers and other authorized visitors.
• Checks credentials before admitting anyone. Directs truckers and authorized visitors to the buildings or various parts of grounds as appropriate.
• Inspects paperwork and content of outgoing traffic to prevent unauthorized removal of company property or products.
• Follows company safety policies and procedures and encourages other employees to do the same.
• Other duties as requested directed or assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Previous lumber or building supplies experience strongly desired.
• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Excellent communication skills are required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• The position could involve standing, walking, reaching, lifting, bending, crouching, climbing, pushing, pulling and sitting for long periods of time throughout the day.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Exposed to cold weather in the winter and hot weather in the summer.