Lumber Yard Loader - Part-Time with Forklift

Buchheit Inc; Sparta (IL); On-site; 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, assist in loading deliveries, and help customers in the lumber yard. Forklift operation and physical stamina are essential for daily tasks.

The role supports the Retail Store department and reports to the Yard Foreman; non-exempt, part-time position with a active yard environment and safety responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Strong work ethic.
• Forklift experience is preferred.
• Ability to 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

• Answer questions, direct customers to building materials and merchandise in the lumber yard.
• 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.
• Assist customers with loading purchased merchandise.
• Maintain yard and racks in an orderly, clean condition.
• Operate forklift or industrial truck to load or move merchandise.
• Complete daily forklift inspections.
• Adhere to loss prevention, inventory control, and compliance procedures.
• Maintain safety awareness of hazards to employees or customers.
• Communicate customer issues to internal staff.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Forklift experience

Read instructions

Customer communication

Initiative & problem-solving

Fast-paced environment

Job description

Buchheit Inc in Sparta, IL is seeking a Part Time Yard Loader to sort and rack lumber, assist in loading deliveries, and help customers in the lumber yard. Forklift operation and physical stamina are essential for daily tasks.

The role supports the Retail Store department and reports to the Yard Foreman; non-exempt, part-time position with a active yard environment and safety responsibilities.