Retail Yard Load Puller

Koopman Lumber Company; Andover (MA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Koopman Lumber Company in Andover, MA is seeking an experienced Order Puller (Yard Associate) to support yard operations. This full-time, Monday–Friday role involves pulling, staging, and loading customer orders of lumber and building materials in a fast-paced environment.

You'll assist customers and drivers, operate forklifts with training provided, receive incoming materials, and help maintain a safe, organized yard. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• Experience with lumber and building materials required or strongly preferred.
• Yard, warehouse, or building materials experience is advantageous.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
• Strong attention to detail and work ethic.

Responsibilities

• Pull, stage, and load customer orders accurately and efficiently
• Assist customers and drivers in the yard with professionalism and urgency
• Operate forklifts and yard equipment (training provided)
• Receive and put away incoming materials
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe yard
• Work as part of a team to keep operations running smoothly

Skills

Lumber knowledge

Building materials experience

Fast-paced environment

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Tools

Forklift operation

Job description

Order Puller (Yard Associate)

Full-Time | Monday–Friday

Andover, MA

Based on experience and required licenses

About the Role

Koopman Lumber is hiring an experienced, reliable, hands‑on Order Puller to support yard operations and ensure customer orders are pulled accurately and on time. This is a physical, fast‑paced role working with lumber and building materials.

What You’ll Do

• Pull, stage, and load customer orders accurately and efficiently
• Assist customers and drivers in the yard with professionalism and urgency
• Operate forklifts and yard equipment (training provided)
• Receive and put away incoming materials
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe yard
• Work as part of a team to keep operations running smoothly

Requirements

What You Bring

• Working knowledge of lumber and building materials (required)
• Yard, warehouse, or building materials experience preferred
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced, team‑oriented environment
• Strong attention to detail and work ethic
• Willingness to learn and take direction

Preferred Qualifications

• Forklift experience (or willingness to become certified)

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 75 lbs regularly (heavier with assistance)
• Comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions
• Ability to stay active throughout the day (standing, lifting, moving materials)

Koopman Lumber is an Equal Opportunity Employer.