Lumber Yard Load Builder – Employee-Owned

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

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