Retail Yard Load Puller

Koopman Lumber, Inc.; Fairhaven, Northern (MA, KY); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 3,031,000; Full time

Job summary

Koopman Lumber, Inc. is seeking an Order Puller (Yard Associate) in Fairhaven, MA. This full-time role involves pulling, staging, and loading orders, assisting customers and drivers, and operating yard equipment.

Training is provided for forklift operation. The position requires working outdoors in varying weather and maintaining a safe, organized yard. Applicants should have knowledge of lumber/building materials, yard experience preferred, and a strong work ethic with attention to detail.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Forklift experience (or willingness to become certified).

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

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Work ethic

Willingness to learn

Tools

Forklift experience

Job description

Description

Order Puller (Yard Associate)

Schedule: Full-Time | Monday-Friday | Some Saturday's 8-Noon

Location: Fairhaven- MA

Pay: 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

Why Koopman Lumber

• Family-owned since 1939 with steady work, hands-on training, and opportunities to grow.
• Best-in-class customer service is the number one objective.

Koopman Lumber is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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)