Non CDL Driver

Mead Lumber; Ankeny (IA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee-Owned ESOP

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

STD/LTD

Paid Time Off

401(k) Plan

Tuition Assistance

Job summary

Mead Lumber Company in Ankeny, IA, is hiring for a yard/delivery associate responsible for driving company vehicles, loading/unloading materials, and assisting customers in the yard. The role emphasizes safe, accurate material handling and friendly customer service.

Eligible employees participate in the ESOP, with competitive pay and benefits including health plans, life insurance, and 401(k). This on-site position supports daily yard operations and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Valid driver's license with a good driving record; CDL is a plus.
• Ability to safely operate a forklift.
• Ability to drive a manual transmission vehicle.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 75 pounds consistently.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy when handling materials and orders.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Self-motivated, dependable, and productive with a willingness to learn and grow professionally.

Responsibilities

• Learn company products, procedures, culture, and customer service philosophy.
• Accurately pull and stage materials for delivery or customer pickup according to tickets and invoices.
• Load, deliver, and unload materials safely and promptly to ensure customer satisfaction.
• Perform vehicle inspections to ensure safe operating conditions.
• Operate forklifts safely following company procedures and safety protocols.
• Accurately document merchandise returns using credit memos.
• Organize and put away products in designated bin locations.
• Build lumber packs accurately and efficiently.
• Assist customers in the yard and address their needs with excellent service.
• Follow all safety procedures and promote a safe work environment.
• Work with the team to support daily yard operations.

Skills

Driver's license

Forklift operation

Manual transmission

Lifting up to 75 lbs

Attention to detail

Customer service

Team player

Self-motivated

Job description

Description

Company Overview: Mead Lumber Company is a leading provider of products for professional contractors, builders, and remodelers. With 50+ operating locations across nine Midwestern states, we are proud to be 100% employee-owned and ranked as the 12th largest building material supplier to professional builders in the U.S. At Mead Lumber, we strive to create a team that works and succeeds together every day in an authentic, team-oriented setting.

Why Join Us?

• Employee Ownership: As a 100% employee-owned company, you will have a stake in our shared success.

Work-Life Balance: Enjoy flexible scheduling options that support your lifestyle.

• Career Growth: We are committed to your professional development, providing ongoing learning and advancement opportunities.

Job Summary: Primary responsibility is to drive company vehicles to deliver merchandise to customer jobsites and physically unload the materials to the customer's satisfaction. Help load and unload trucks, put merchandise away, clean up yard.

Key Responsibilities:

• Learn company products, procedures, culture, and customer service philosophy.
• Accurately pull and stage materials for delivery or customer pickup (will call) according to picking tickets and sales invoices.
• Load, deliver, and unload materials safely, accurately, and in a timely manner to ensure customer satisfaction.
• Perform vehicle inspections to ensure safe operating conditions.
• Operate forklifts safely and properly in accordance with company procedures and safety protocols.
• Accurately document merchandise returns using credit memos.
• Organize and put away products in designated bin locations.
• Build lumber packs accurately and efficiently.
• Assist customers in the yard and address their needs while providing excellent customer service.
• Follow all company safety procedures and promote a safe working environment.
• Work collaboratively with team members to support daily yard operations.

Desired Skills, Knowledge, and Qualifications:

• Valid driver's license with a good driving record; CDL is a plus.
• Ability to safely operate a forklift.
• Ability to drive a manual transmission vehicle.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 75 pounds consistently.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy when handling materials and orders.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Self-motivated, dependable, and productive with a willingness to learn and grow professionally.

Once eligible, you will participate in our ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan), a unique benefit that can provide a financial source for your future/retirement that very few companies offer. We also offer our employees competitive pay as well as the benefits listed below:

Additional Benefits Include:

Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans

• 100% Employer Paid Group Term Life, AD&D, and STD
• Additional Voluntary Life, AD&D, and LTD
• Paid Time Off & Holiday Pay
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k) Plan
• Scholarship & Tuition Assistance Programs
• Employee Assistance Program

Equal Employment Opportunity: Mead Lumber Company is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, sex, ethnicity, national origin, religion, gender, age, pregnancy, marital status, veteran’s status, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability, or any other protected basis prohibited by law.

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