Retail Yard Load Puller

Koopman Lumber Co Inc; Springfield (MA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Koopman Lumber Co Inc is seeking an experienced Order Puller (Yard Associate) to support yard operations. The role involves pulling, staging, and loading customer orders, assisting customers and drivers, and operating forklifts with training provided.

It is a physical, fast-paced position working with lumber and building materials. As part of a team, you will receive on-site training, help receive and store incoming materials, and contribute to a clean, safe yard environment.

Qualifications

• Experience with lumber/building materials.
• Fast-paced, team environment.
• Ability to lift heavy items and stay active throughout the day.

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

Team player

Detail oriented

Willingness to learn

Forklift

Tools

Forklift

Job description

Description

Order Puller (Yard Associate)

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)