Lumber Yard Operations Specialist

Addison Press Inc; Middlebury, Northern (VT, KY); Hybrid; USD 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Opportunities for advancement

Job summary

Goodro Lumber in Middlebury, VT is seeking a Materials Handler to join our outdoor yard team. You will unload deliveries, stock inventory, stage orders, and assist drivers while keeping the yard safe and organized.

This is a physical, year‑round role requiring reliability, attention to detail, and pride in doing things right; forklift experience is a plus and certification is encouraged. Competitive hourly wage starts at $18 with benefits.

Qualifications

• Ability to work outdoors year-round in Vermont weather conditions.
• Physically capable of lifting and handling heavy materials (60+ lbs regularly).
• Forklift experience is a plus; willingness to get certified is required.
• Familiarity with lumber, building materials, or construction is helpful but not required.
• Dependable, punctual, and a team player who takes ownership of their work.
• Strong attention to detail when pulling and verifying orders.
• Valid driver’s license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Unload incoming deliveries from vendors and manufacturers, verifying quantities and condition against purchase orders.
• Stock, organize, and maintain the lumber yard so that inventory is accessible, properly sorted, and easy to locate.
• Stage and pull customer and contractor orders, preparing loads accurately and on schedule.
• Assist drivers in loading delivery trucks, confirming loads are secured safely and correctly.
• Operate forklifts, pallet jacks, and other yard equipment safely and responsibly.
• Conduct regular inventory checks and flag discrepancies or damaged product to management.
• Keep the yard clean, safe, and presentable for customers and contractors visiting the site.
• Support the yard team across tasks as volume and priorities shift throughout the day.

Skills

Outdoor work

Lifting 60+ lbs

Forklift experience

Driver's license

Attention to detail

Team player

Tools

Forklift certification (willing to get)

Job description

Goodro Lumber in Middlebury, VT is seeking a Materials Handler to join our outdoor yard team. You will unload deliveries, stock inventory, stage orders, and assist drivers while keeping the yard safe and organized.

This is a physical, year‑round role requiring reliability, attention to detail, and pride in doing things right; forklift experience is a plus and certification is encouraged. Competitive hourly wage starts at $18 with benefits.