Lumberyard Yard & Load Specialist

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, term life, &

Profit sharing / 401(k)

Paid time off and paid holidays

Job summary

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

You will report to the Yard Manager. Forklift experience is helpful and training is provided. A high school diploma or GED and a valid driver's license are required; weekend and holiday work may be needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
• Ability to communicate clearly with customers, teammates, and managers.
• Flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays.
• Outdoor work in changing weather; able to perform physical tasks.

Responsibilities

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

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift

Job description

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

You will report to the Yard Manager. Forklift experience is helpful and training is provided. A high school diploma or GED and a valid driver's license are required; weekend and holiday work may be needed.