Materials Handler

Addison Press Inc; Middlebury, Northern (VT, KY); Hybrid; USD 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Opportunities for advancement

Job summary

Goodro Lumber in Middlebury, VT is seeking a Materials Handler to join our outdoor yard team. You will unload deliveries, stock inventory, stage orders, and assist drivers while keeping the yard safe and organized.

This is a physical, year‑round role requiring reliability, attention to detail, and pride in doing things right; forklift experience is a plus and certification is encouraged. Competitive hourly wage starts at $18 with benefits.

Qualifications

• Ability to work outdoors year-round in Vermont weather conditions.
• Physically capable of lifting and handling heavy materials (60+ lbs regularly).
• Forklift experience is a plus; willingness to get certified is required.
• Familiarity with lumber, building materials, or construction is helpful but not required.
• Dependable, punctual, and a team player who takes ownership of their work.
• Strong attention to detail when pulling and verifying orders.
• Valid driver’s license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Unload incoming deliveries from vendors and manufacturers, verifying quantities and condition against purchase orders.
• Stock, organize, and maintain the lumber yard so that inventory is accessible, properly sorted, and easy to locate.
• Stage and pull customer and contractor orders, preparing loads accurately and on schedule.
• Assist drivers in loading delivery trucks, confirming loads are secured safely and correctly.
• Operate forklifts, pallet jacks, and other yard equipment safely and responsibly.
• Conduct regular inventory checks and flag discrepancies or damaged product to management.
• Keep the yard clean, safe, and presentable for customers and contractors visiting the site.
• Support the yard team across tasks as volume and priorities shift throughout the day.

Skills

Outdoor work

Lifting 60+ lbs

Forklift experience

Driver's license

Attention to detail

Team player

Tools

Forklift certification (willing to get)

Job description

Goodro Lumber has served Middlebury and the surrounding Addison County community since 1930. We are a locally owned, independent building materials supplier with deep roots in the trades. The Materials Handler is an essential member of our yard team, keeping our operations running smoothly and our customers and drivers moving efficiently. This is a physical, outdoor role that rewards reliability, attention to detail, and genuine pride in doing things right.

What You’ll Do

• Unload incoming deliveries from vendors and manufacturers, verifying quantities and condition against purchase orders
• Stock, organize, and maintain the lumber yard so that inventory is accessible, properly sorted, and easy to locate
• Stage and pull customer and contractor orders, preparing loads accurately and on schedule
• Assist drivers in loading delivery trucks, confirming loads are secured safely and correctly
• Operate forklifts, pallet jacks, and other yard equipment safely and responsibly
• Conduct regular inventory checks and flag discrepancies or damaged product to management
• Keep the yard clean, safe, and presentable for customers and contractors visiting the site
• Support the yard team across tasks as volume and priorities shift throughout the day

What We’re Looking For

• Able to work reliably outdoors year-round in Vermont weather conditions
• Physically capable of lifting and handling heavy materials (60+ lbs regularly)
• Forklift experience is a plus; willingness to get certified is required
• Familiarity with lumber, building materials, or construction is helpful but not required
• Dependable, punctual, and a team player who takes ownership of their work
• Strong attention to detail when pulling and verifying orders
• Valid driver’s license preferred

Schedule & Compensation

• Monday through Friday
• Competitive hourly wage based on experience, starting at $18 per hour
• Benefits package including health insurance and paid time off
• Opportunities for advancement within yard and operations roles

Additional Postings available from Goodro Lumber