Material Handler

Hayward Lumber; Pacific Grove (CA); On-site; USD 26,174 - 27,552; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Life insurance

401K

Paid time off including vacation, holiday, and sick leave

Job summary

A family-oriented lumber company in California is seeking a Material Handler responsible for customer service and managing material orders. Applicants should be able to lift substantial weights and may benefit from knowledge of lumber products. The role includes maintaining a clean work environment and ensuring inventory levels are adequate. This position offers a supportive work atmosphere with a competitive compensation structure and comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and 401K.

Qualifications

• Ability to lift 75-100 pounds consistently.
• Must take and pass drug test and consent to a background check.
• Knowledge of dimension lumber and building materials is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform customer service tasks filling orders of walk-in customers.
• Engage and build professional relationships, providing excellent customer service.
• Assist customers with loading and unloading materials.
• Maintain yard and work areas in a clean and safe manner.
• Ensure products are well stocked in inventory at all times.

Skills

Customer service

Heavy lifting

Teamwork

Product knowledge

Multi-tasking

Tools

Forklift

Radial arm saw

Cut-off saw

Chain saw

Job description

Overview

Title: Material Handler
Classification: Full Time – Hourly
Pay Range: $19 to $20
Location: Pacific Grove, CA
Reports To: Yard Supervisor

About the Company

For 100 years and four generations of Hayward family leadership, Hayward Lumber has been committed to meeting and exceeding the needs of builders. Beyond full-service lumberyards, we offer window, door and cabinet design centers, pro-oriented hardware stores, and innovative building solutions designed to save time and money. Hayward Lumber is a family-oriented company that treats every employee as such. Our average tenure companywide is over 10 years and we pride ourselves in creating an environment in which you can learn, grow, and prosper. Hayward Lumber provides a competitive compensation structure, as well as a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401K, and paid time off including vacation, holiday, and sick leave. Learn more at www.haywardlumber.com

Mission

We are the most dependable supplier of products, services, and solutions to the construction market since 1919.

Position Summary

This position is responsible for managing and coordinating the pickup of customer orders, ensuring accuracy and efficiency. Key duties include preparing and organizing will-call orders, verifying order details against invoices, assisting customers with locating and loading materials, and maintaining accurate records of transactions. The role also involves communicating with sales staff and customers to resolve discrepancies or address special requests.

Responsibilities

• Primarily to perform customer service tasks filling orders of “walk-in" customers.
• Engage and build professional relationships, providing excellent customer service.
• Proactively assist customers with loading and unloading of materials purchased.
• Maintain yard, product and work areas in a neat, clean and safe manner.
• Maintain fundamental product knowledge & location throughout the yard.
• Ensure products and materials are well stocked of inventory at all times.
• Keeps management aware of any delays or discrepancies.
• Reviews materials loaded against invoice or requisition; completes and routes paperwork appropriately.
• Ability to read and interpret orders and invoices
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions
• Ability to multi-task in fast paced environment.
• Experience working in a team atmosphere.
• Ability to lift 75-100 pounds consistently
• Must take and pass drug test and consent to a background check
• Knowledge of dimension lumber and panel products and other building materials is preferred
• Experience operating radial arm saw, cut-off saw, chain saw and forklift is preferred.

Qualifications

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life insurance
• 401K
• Paid time off including vacation, holiday, and sick leave.
• No weekends