Lumber Yard Loader - Part-Time Material Handler

Buchheit, Inc.; Sparta Township, Northern (NJ, KY); Hybrid; USD 22,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

Buchheit, Inc. in Sparta, IL, is seeking a part-time Yard Loader to sort and rack lumber and assist in loading deliveries. The role operates a forklift or industrial truck to move materials, supports customers, and maintains an orderly yard.

Responsibilities include pulling and loading merchandise, reading work orders, assisting with unloading, and following safety and loss-prevention procedures. Strong work ethic and teamwork are essential in a fast-paced retail yard environment.

Qualifications

• Strong work ethic and reliability in a fast-paced retail yard.
• Forklift experience preferred for safe material handling.
• Ability to read and follow simple instructions accurately.
• Clear communication with customers and staff is essential.
• Demonstrates initiative and problem-solving in daily tasks.

Responsibilities

• Answers questions and guides customers to lumber and materials.
• Load merchandise onto delivery trucks or transfers.
• Assist with unloading deliveries as needed.
• Sort and rack lumber by grade and size.
• Read work orders or follow instructions to move materials.
• Assist customers with loading purchased items.
• Maintain neat, organized yard and racks.
• Operate forklift or industrial truck for moving materials.
• Complete daily forklift inspections.
• Follow Loss Prevention, inventory, and safety procedures.
• Communicate customer issues to staff.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Strong work ethic

Forklift experience

Read and comprehend instructions

Effective communication

Initiative & problem-solving

Job description

Buchheit, Inc. in Sparta, IL, is seeking a part-time Yard Loader to sort and rack lumber and assist in loading deliveries. The role operates a forklift or industrial truck to move materials, supports customers, and maintains an orderly yard.

Responsibilities include pulling and loading merchandise, reading work orders, assisting with unloading, and following safety and loss-prevention procedures. Strong work ethic and teamwork are essential in a fast-paced retail yard environment.