Lumberyard Yard Associate – Outdoor Loading & Deliveries

Rp Lumber; Harrisburg (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Profit sharing / 401(k)

Paid time off and holidays

Employee merchandise discount

Job summary

R.P. Lumber is hiring a Yard Associate for our lumberyard in Harrisburg, IL. This hands-on outdoor role involves loading customers, keeping the yard safe and organized, and helping drivers unload lumber and building materials.

You will report to the Yard Manager. Forklift experience is helpful, and we will train the right person. This is an on-site, full-time position with a benefits package.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required or equivalent.
• Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record.
• Ability to communicate clearly with customers, teammates, and managers.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays.
• Ability to work outdoors in changing weather conditions.
• Physical ability to perform the essential functions, including lifting 50–100 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Greet contractors and homeowners when they enter the yard.
• Load customer vehicles and company trucks after verifying the ticket.
• Answer basic questions about products, orders, pricing, and delivery timing.
• Help keep yard areas stocked, faced, priced, clean, and safe.
• Unload incoming freight without damage to product or equipment.
• Operate a forklift to stock and merchandise the yard and warehouse.
• Build accurate delivery loads before trucks depart.
• Ride along on deliveries to help unload and stage product at homes and jobsites.
• Follow and enforce company safety rules.
• Perform other duties assigned by the Yard Manager.

Skills

Customer service

Clear communication

Physical fitness

Flexible schedule

Outdoor work

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift operation

Driver's license

Job description

R.P. Lumber is hiring a Yard Associate for our lumberyard in Harrisburg, IL. This hands-on outdoor role involves loading customers, keeping the yard safe and organized, and helping drivers unload lumber and building materials.

You will report to the Yard Manager. Forklift experience is helpful, and we will train the right person. This is an on-site, full-time position with a benefits package.