Lumber Yard Loader & Forklift Operator

Buchheit Family of Companies; Perryville (MO); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Buchheit Family of Companies is seeking a part-time Lumber Yard worker in Perryville to assist in sorting and racking lumber by grade and size. The role involves operating a forklift to move materials, loading trucks, and assisting customers in the yard.

Ideal candidates will have a strong work ethic, forklift experience, and the ability to read simple instructions. You will be part of a retail yard team focused on safety, reliability, and efficient yard operations.

Qualifications

• Strong work ethic required.
• Forklift experience preferred.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple verbal or written instructions.
• Effective communication with customers, management, and co-workers.
• Demonstrate initiative and problem-solving skills within the scope of the position.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide outstanding customer service.
• Sort and rack lumber according to grade markings and size.
• Load merchandise onto store delivery trucks for delivery or transfer.
• Assist with unloading deliveries as necessary.
• Remove lumber from units and place boards in rack according to grade and length.
• Read work orders or invoices to determine materials to move and load.

Skills

Strong work ethic

Forklift experience

Read & comprehend instructions

Customer communication

Initiative & problem-solving

Fast-paced environment

Tools

Forklift operation

Job description

Buchheit Family of Companies is seeking a part-time Lumber Yard worker in Perryville to assist in sorting and racking lumber by grade and size. The role involves operating a forklift to move materials, loading trucks, and assisting customers in the yard.

Ideal candidates will have a strong work ethic, forklift experience, and the ability to read simple instructions. You will be part of a retail yard team focused on safety, reliability, and efficient yard operations.