Material Handler & Yard Associate – Customer-Focused Lumberyard

Kirchner Building Centers; Princeton (IN); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly pay

Family-oriented work environment

Paid time off and holidays

Employee discount on materials

Opportunities for growth and advance

Job summary

Kirchner Building Centers is seeking a Material Handler/Yard Clerk to load materials, build and stage orders, safely operate a forklift, and maintain a clean, organized lumberyard. You will assist customers, coordinate deliveries, and work with multiple departments to keep operations running smoothly.

The role emphasizes safety, accuracy, and strong customer service in a fast-paced yard environment, with opportunities for growth and a family-oriented team culture.

Qualifications

• Qualified applicants must be 18 or older and possess a valid driver's license.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in related field.
• Knowledge of building materials, applications, related equipment, and construction industry is preferred, but not required.
• Valid driver's license required (Class C license preferred, but not required).
• Ability to effectively and professionally communicate with customers, vendors and team members.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage inventory and maintain accurate records.
• Knowledge of safety regulations and procedures.
• Ability to safely operate forklifts and other yard equipment.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Load materials into customers’ vehicles or onto company delivery vehicles
• Accurately build loads and prepare materials for deliveries in a timely manner
• Carefully unload incoming freight
• Safely operate forklift in accordance with OSHA and KBC standards
• Work with team to schedule deliveries of materials to customers
• Maintain clean and organized environment in lumberyard and storage buildings
• Provide exceptional customer service, addressing any concerns or issues that may arise
• Build relationships with customers, vendors and team members
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure that all operations are running smoothly
• Perform other assigned tasks as requested by leadership team when needed

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Organization

Inventory management

Safety procedures

Forklift operation

Multi-tasking

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift

Job description

Kirchner Building Centers is seeking a Material Handler/Yard Clerk to load materials, build and stage orders, safely operate a forklift, and maintain a clean, organized lumberyard. You will assist customers, coordinate deliveries, and work with multiple departments to keep operations running smoothly.

The role emphasizes safety, accuracy, and strong customer service in a fast-paced yard environment, with opportunities for growth and a family-oriented team culture.