Lumber Yard Loader & Forklift Specialist

Buchheit Family of Companies; Sparta (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 46,000; Part time

Job summary

Buchheit Family of Companies is seeking a Load Builder to compile lumber and construction materials for customer orders. The role involves operating a forklift to assist in loading, moving, and delivering merchandise within a fast-paced retail yard environment.

The Load Builder will load orders for delivery, support unloading, and ensure accuracy and care in handling products. The position emphasizes safety, teamwork, and customer service in a busy store setting.

Qualifications

• Strong work ethic and reliability.
• Forklift experience is preferred.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions.
• Effective communication with customers and coworkers.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide outstanding customer service.
• Read work orders and determine materials to move or load.
• Operate forklift or industrial truck to load/move merchandise.
• Load merchandise onto store delivery trucks.
• Assist with unloading deliveries as needed.
• Confirm quality and quantity, and put away resell-able products.
• Track and cut lumber as needed when applicable.
• Assist customers with loading purchased merchandise.
• Maintain yard and racks in orderly condition.
• Complete daily forklift inspections.
• Adhere to loss prevention and safety procedures.

Skills

Strong work ethic

Customer service

Read instructions

Communication

Problem solving

Tools

Forklift operation

Job description

Buchheit Family of Companies is seeking a Load Builder to compile lumber and construction materials for customer orders. The role involves operating a forklift to assist in loading, moving, and delivering merchandise within a fast-paced retail yard environment.

The Load Builder will load orders for delivery, support unloading, and ensure accuracy and care in handling products. The position emphasizes safety, teamwork, and customer service in a busy store setting.