Lumber Yard Loader — Forklift Operator (Part-Time)

Buchheit Inc; Sparta (IL); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Buchheit Inc. in Sparta, IL is looking for a Part-Time Yard Loader to join the Retail Store team. The role involves sorting and racking lumber, operating a forklift, and assisting in loading merchandise for deliveries.

Ideal candidates have a strong work ethic, can thrive in a fast-paced environment, and communicate effectively with customers and staff. This position reports to the Yard Foreman and follows safety and loss-prevention procedures.

Qualifications

• Strong work ethic.
• Forklift experience is preferred.
• Read and comprehend simple verbal or written instructions.
• Effectively communicate with customers, management, and co-workers.
• Demonstrate initiative and effective problem-solving skills within the scope of the position.
• Work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Answers questions, identify and direct customers to building materials and merchandise in the lumber yard
• Load merchandise on to 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
• Reads work order, invoice, or follows oral instructions to determine materials or containers needing moved and/or loaded
• Assist customers with loading purchased merchandise
• Maintain the appearance of the yard and racks in an orderly and clean manner
• Operate forklift or industrial truck to assist in loading or moving merchandise and materials
• Complete daily forklift inspections
• Adhere to Loss Prevention, inventory control, and compliance procedures
• Safety awareness of anything in store that may be hazard to employees or customers
• Effectively communicates customer issues and concerns to all applicable internal staff members
• Additional duties, as assigned

Skills

Strong work ethic

Forklift experience

Read instructions

Communication

Problem-solving

Tools

Forklift operation

Job description

Buchheit Inc. in Sparta, IL is looking for a Part-Time Yard Loader to join the Retail Store team. The role involves sorting and racking lumber, operating a forklift, and assisting in loading merchandise for deliveries.

Ideal candidates have a strong work ethic, can thrive in a fast-paced environment, and communicate effectively with customers and staff. This position reports to the Yard Foreman and follows safety and loss-prevention procedures.