Warehouse & Lumber Yard Associate

84 Lumber; East Amherst (NY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical, dental & vision insurance

Holiday pay

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

401(k) with employer match

Discounts on building materials

Job summary

84 Lumber is hiring for a full-time Warehouse Associate in the New York area. You will build loads for deliveries, operate a forklift, and ensure a safe, organized warehouse while supporting building-material shipments.

You will handle unloading, coordinate with management, and maintain order programs, with opportunities for growth in a family-owned company famous for comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Forklift operation certification and ability to operate forklift.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence and memos; write simple correspondence.

Responsibilities

• Build loads for delivery and unloading freight including lumber and building supplies.
• Forklift training, certification, and operation.
• Communicate delays or discrepancies with management.
• Maintain the store’s special order program and other sales programs as assigned.

Skills

Forklift operation

Reading comprehension

Manual lifting

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Salary: $18.00 hourly

Are you ready to build a rewarding and lifelong career? Do you thrive in a team environment that challenges you to be your best? Join 84 Lumber, a family-owned company founded on growth, stability, and the mindset that “nothing is impossible.”

84 Lumber is hiring immediately and has the perfect career opportunity for you!

WHO IS 84?

84 Lumber is the nation’s largest privately held supplier of building materials, manufactured components and industry-leading services for residential and commercial construction. With over 320 facilities in 34 states and plans for even more locations, your opportunities for growth within the company are endless.

If you invest in yourself, we will invest in you!

COMPREHENSIVE BENEFITS PACKAGE

We offer all the benefits you expect from an industry leader, including:

• Paid Time Off (PTO), sick and personal days
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Holiday pay
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for medical and dependent care
• Annual profit sharing and 401(k) with employer match (based on company profits)
• Discounts on building materials and other retail partnerships

Overview

Salary: $18.00 hourly Are you ready to build a rewarding and lifelong career? Do you thrive in a team environment that challenges you to be your best? Join 84 Lumber, a family-owned company founded on growth, stability, and the mindset that “nothing is impossible.” 84 Lumber is hiring immediately and has the perfect career opportunity for you! WHO IS 84? 84 Lumber is the nation’s largest privately held supplier of building materials, manufactured components and industry-leading services for residential and commercial construction. With over 320 facilities in 34 states and plans for even more locations, your opportunities for growth within the company are endless. If you invest in yourself, we will invest in you! COMPREHENSIVE BENEFITS PACKAGE We offer all the benefits you expect from an industry leader, including:

• Paid Time Off (PTO), sick and personal days
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Holiday pay
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for medical and dependent care
• Annual profit sharing and 401(k) with employer match (based on company profits)
• Discounts on building materials and other retail partnerships

RECOGNITION & AWARDS

84 Lumber is proud to be recognized as one of America’s:

• Most Patriotic Companies by Newsweek, 2026
• Most Trustworthy Companies by Newsweek, 2026
• Largest Family Businesses by Forbes, 2026
• Top Private Companies by Forbes, 2025
• Best Large Employers by Forbes, 2025

The full-time Warehouse Associate will act as a material handler and forklift operator to build loads for deliveries while maintaining a safe, clean and well-organized warehouse. Duties include:

• Building loads for delivery and unloading freight including lumber and building supplies
• Forklift training, certification, and operation
• Communicating delays or discrepancies with management
• Maintaining the store’s special order program and other sales programs as assigned
• Other duties as assigned

Responsibilities

• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence and memos; write simple correspondence; effectively present information to others one-on-one
• Must be able to periodically lift up to 80 pounds

Qualifications

High school diploma or general education degree (GED)

84 Lumber Company is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. 84 Lumber Company is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, contact [e-mail].