Lumberyard Yard Pro: Safe, Customer-Focused Handling

HANCOCK LUMBER CO., INC.; Damariscotta (ME); On-site; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Short term disability

Accidental insurance

401(k) with match

Paid time off

Employee discount on building材料

Job summary

Hancock Lumber Company is seeking a Yard Pro in Maine to assist customers, support deliveries, and keep the lumberyard running safely and efficiently. This is a hands-on role combining customer service, forklift operation, material handling, inventory organization, and yard operations.

We value dependable, safety-focused team members who enjoy physical work, pride in helping customers, and a collaborative work environment with a 40-hour average work week and no nights or weekends.

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy.
• Ability to work safely in a fast-paced lumberyard environment.
• Ability to lift, carry, move, and handle building materials throughout the day.
• Willingness to learn product knowledge and proper material-handling techniques.
• Positive attitude and team-first approach.
• Dependable work habits and strong attendance.
• Forklift experience is helpful but not required.
• Previous experience in building materials, warehousing, distribution, construction, manufacturing, or material handling is helpful but not required.

Responsibilities

• Assist contractors, builders, remodelers, and homeowners with locating, loading, and securing building materials.
• Load and unload customer, vendor, and company vehicles safely and efficiently.
• Operate forklifts and other material‑handling equipment.
• Help prepare materials for customer pickups and deliveries.
• Maintain an organized, clean, and safe lumberyard environment.
• Learn product locations, inventory layouts, and material storage requirements.
• Support inventory organization and accuracy throughout the yard and warehouse.
• Work closely with drivers, sales teams, and fellow Yard Pros to serve customers and support daily operations.
• Follow all safety policies, procedures, and equipment operating standards.
• Represent Hancock Lumber professionally while providing exceptional customer service.

Skills

Attention to detail

Safety-conscious

Team player

Physical stamina

Forklift experience

Job description

Hancock Lumber Company is seeking a Yard Pro in Maine to assist customers, support deliveries, and keep the lumberyard running safely and efficiently. This is a hands-on role combining customer service, forklift operation, material handling, inventory organization, and yard operations.

We value dependable, safety-focused team members who enjoy physical work, pride in helping customers, and a collaborative work environment with a 40-hour average work week and no nights or weekends.