Part-Time Lumber Yard Loader — Forklift & Customer Help

Buchheit, Inc.; Sparta Township (NJ); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Buchheit, Inc. is seeking a part-time Yard Loader in Sparta, IL to sort and rack lumber by grade and size.

The role involves operating a forklift to assist in loading materials for deliveries and transfers while helping customers in the lumber yard and maintaining an orderly environment. The position reports to Yard Foreman and requires the ability to read simple instructions, communicate effectively, and work in a fast-paced retail setting.

Qualifications

• Strong work ethic is required.
• Forklift experience is preferred.
• Able to read and comprehend simple verbal or written instructions.
• Able to effectively communicate with customers, management, and co-workers.
• Demonstrate initiative and problem-solving skills within the scope of the position.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Sort and rack lumber by grade markings and size.
• Load merchandise onto store delivery trucks or transfers.
• Assist with unloading deliveries as needed.
• Move lumber from units to racks according to length.
• Read work orders or follow instructions to determine items to move or load.
• Assist customers with loading purchased merchandise.
• Maintain orderly yards and racks.
• Operate forklift or industrial truck for loading and moving items.
• Perform daily forklift inspections.
• Follow loss prevention, inventory controls and safety procedures.
• Communicate customer issues to internal staff.

Skills

Strong work ethic

Forklift experience

Read and follow instructions

Customer and coworker communication

Problem-solving

Fast-paced environment

Tools

Forklift

Job description

Buchheit, Inc. is seeking a part-time Yard Loader in Sparta, IL to sort and rack lumber by grade and size.

The role involves operating a forklift to assist in loading materials for deliveries and transfers while helping customers in the lumber yard and maintaining an orderly environment. The position reports to Yard Foreman and requires the ability to read simple instructions, communicate effectively, and work in a fast-paced retail setting.