Lumber Yard Load Specialist

Canby Builders Supply; Canby (OR); On-site; USD 37,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Canby Builders Supply in Canby, OR seeks a dependable Load Builder/Lumber Yard Associate to assist customers with locating and loading lumber and materials in a physically active, outdoor setting. You will prepare orders for delivery or pickup, operate forklifts, verify tickets, and help maintain a safe, organized yard.

This role requires forklift experience with 8,000–20,000 lb capacity, lumber yard knowledge, and a commitment to safety. Evening, weekend, and holiday availability is expected.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of forklift experience with 8,000–20,000 lb capacity.
• Minimum 6 months lumber yard experience.
• Forklift certification within first 3 months of employment.
• Experience in construction, lumber, warehouse operations preferred.
• Knowledge of lumber and building materials preferred.
• Experience operating woodworking equipment, saws, and hand tools.
• Ability to read a tape measure and do basic math.
• Strong attention to detail and order accuracy.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and procedures.
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills.
• Excellent communication and customer service.
• Basic computer skills a plus.
• Safety standards commitment; availability evenings/weekends/holidays.

Responsibilities

• Provide friendly, knowledgeable assistance to customers in the lumber yard and warehouse.
• Verify loads and tickets to ensure correct products and quantities.
• Safely pull, build, load, and unload orders of lumber and materials.
• Organize and stage orders with Yard Manager and Dispatcher.
• Load materials onto trailers and delivery vehicles.
• Cut lumber to requested sizes using approved saws.
• Monitor inventory and communicate replenishment needs.
• Receive, unload, and store incoming lumber and materials.
• Assist with inventory counts and warehouse housekeeping.
• Operate forklifts, banding, saws, and related equipment.
• Maintain safe, clean yard and warehouse spaces.
• Assist with occasional deliveries of oversized loads.
• Communicate effectively with coworkers, drivers, and customers.
• Follow all safety standards and company policies.

Skills

Forklift operation

Lumber yard experience

Load building materials

Tape measure reading

Basic math

Safety compliance

Customer service

Teamwork

Organizational skills

Communication

Tools

Saws/tools

Forklift certification

Job description

Canby Builders Supply in Canby, OR seeks a dependable Load Builder/Lumber Yard Associate to assist customers with locating and loading lumber and materials in a physically active, outdoor setting. You will prepare orders for delivery or pickup, operate forklifts, verify tickets, and help maintain a safe, organized yard.

This role requires forklift experience with 8,000–20,000 lb capacity, lumber yard knowledge, and a commitment to safety. Evening, weekend, and holiday availability is expected.