Lumber Yard Load Builder

Mead Lumber; Shawnee (KS); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Plans

Dental Plans

Vision Plans

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Flexible Spending Accounts

401(k) Plan

Scholarship & Tuition Assistance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Mead Lumber Company is seeking a Load Builder for our yard. You will safely load/unload lumber, operate a forklift, and assist customers, ensuring accurate pulling, staging, and loading for deliveries while keeping the yard clean and organized.

This role offers opportunities to work with a team in a 100% employee-owned environment with strong safety practices and flexible benefits. Applicants should be able to lift 60 lbs, stand for long periods, and deliver excellent customer service in a

Qualifications

• Analyze technical problems and develop remediation strategies.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Occasional overtime may be required.
• Must lift up to 60 lbs and stand/walk long hours.
• Maintain confidentiality of proprietary information.
• Basic math skills necessary for daily tasks.
• Follow directions, take initiative, and be coachable.
• Honest, dependable, punctual, and trustworthy.
• Strong organizational, customer service, and teamwork skills.
• Customer focus while completing daily tasks.
• Forklift and load-building skills are preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Stage loads for delivery or will call (pull correct products).
• Load and unload trucks as needed.
• Operate a forklift safely and properly.
• Follow all safety procedures.
• Put away products in bin locations.
• Help customers in the yard as needed.
• Work well with others.
• Build lumber packs accurately and promptly.

Skills

Problem solving

Communication skills

OT availability

Physical stamina

Math skills

Teamwork

Customer service

Forklift handling

Tools

Forklift operation

Job description

Company Overview

Mead Lumber Company is a leading provider of products for professional contractors, builders, and remodelers. With 50+ operating locations across nine Midwestern states, we are proud to be 100% employee-owned and ranked as the 12th largest building material supplier to professional builders in the U.S. At Mead Lumber, we strive to create a team that works and succeeds together every day in an authentic, team-oriented setting.

Why Join Us

• Employee Ownership: As a 100% employee-owned company, you will have a stake in our shared success.
• Work-Life Balance : Enjoy flexible scheduling options that support your lifestyle.
• Career Growth: We are committed to your professional development, providing ongoing learning and advancement opportunities.

Job Summary

The Load Builder is primarily responsible for safely and efficiently loading and unloading lumber and building material deliveries, operating forklifts and other yard equipment, and assisting customers in the lumber yard. This position ensures materials are accurately pulled, staged, and loaded for customer orders and deliveries while maintaining a safe, organized, and clean yard.

Key Responsibilities

• Stage loads for delivery or will call (accurately pull correct products from picking ticket).
• Load and unload trucks as needed.
• Operate a forklift in a safe and proper manner, according to company procedures/protocols.
• Follow all safety procedures, ensuring all staff adhere to them as well.
• Put away products in proper bin locations.
• Help customers in the yard as needed.
• Work well with others.
• Build lumber packs in a timely and accurate manner.

Desired Skills, Knowledge, And Qualifications

• Ability to analyze technical problems, determine root causes, and develop remediation strategies for permanent resolutions.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Available for occasional overtime.
• Must be able to lift 60 lbs. and stand or walk for extended periods (8–10 hours per day).
• Maintain confidentiality of proprietary information.
• Ability to perform basic math skills.
• Ability to follow directions, take initiative, and be coachable.
• Honest, dependable, punctual, and demonstrates a high level of integrity.
• Strong organizational, customer service, and teamwork skills with a positive attitude.
• Maintain a strong focus on customer satisfaction while completing daily tasks.
• Forklift and load-building skills are not required but are preferred. Preference will be given to candidates with those skills.

Additional Benefits Include

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans
• 100% Employer Paid Group Term Life, AD&D, and STD
• Additional Voluntary Life, AD&D, and LTD
• Paid Time Off & Holiday Pay
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k) Plan
• Scholarship & Tuition Assistance Programs
• Employee Assistance Program

Once eligible, you will participate in our ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan), a unique benefit that can provide a financial source for your future/retirement that very few companies offer. We also offer our employees competitive pay as well as the benefits listed below:

Equal Employment Opportunity

Mead Lumber Company is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, sex, ethnicity, national origin, religion, gender, age, pregnancy, marital status, veteran’s status, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability, or any other protected basis prohibited by law.