Yard Assistant I

CAPITAL LUMBER CO; Denver, Northern (CO, KY); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

9 Paid Holidays

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

TeleDoc

Best Doctors

401(k) Plan with Match

Employee Assistance Program

Hearing Services

Tuition Reimbursement

Wellness Program

Job summary

CAPITAL LUMBER CO in Denver, CO is seeking a general lumber yard worker to perform a variety of manual tasks under supervision. You will help load/unload, move materials, and maintain a safe, clean yard environment in an outdoor setting.

Responsibilities include assisting with inventory, stocking, and basic yard maintenance. Training provided for equipment operation and safety, with emphasis on reliability and teamwork in all weather conditions.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of lumber products and handling
• Ability to follow safety procedures and instructions
• Good written and spoken English to receive and communicate information

Responsibilities

• Unload and move lumber and materials in the yard
• Assist with yard cleanliness and organization
• Operate yard equipment after training
• Support inventory and cycle counts as directed
• Keep packaging area clean and organized
• Assist in loading and unloading trucks as needed

Skills

Lumber knowledge

Safety awareness

English communication

Team player

Job description

Under direct supervision, performs a variety of general manual labor tasks including but not limited to, lifting and moving materials, loading and unloading of trucks, and other activities in a helping or assisting role.

Principal Accountabilities & Deliverables

• Duties may include, once properly trained and certified as required: yard clean up, product receiving, breakdown, product handling and operating yard equipment such as the saws or tug
• Pick up all foreign material in yard in order to maintain a safe work environment and clean appearance
• Collect recyclable materials and store as directed
• Sweep the yard safely using a mechanical sweeper if available
• Review supply inventory with Supervisor to maintain necessary level
• Notify Supervisor of any maintenance or safety issues observed
• Manually stack lumber products as instructed
• Assist with inventory and/or cycle counts as directed
• May operate a gas-powered tug to move lumber products
• Package materials and keep packaging area clean and organized
• Assist in keeping all lanes and other areas clean and clear for traffic
• May assist in general yard housekeeping and chores as assigned
• May use saw to cut lengths from lumber as needed to fill an order if properly trained
• Keep an inventory of stickers, corners and wrap
• May occasionally bar code
• Perform other work-related duties as assigned by your supervisor and be flexible and adaptable to changes that will occur during the course of employment.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• 0 to 2 years previous experience industry
• Good knowledge of lumber products
• Ability to model the Capital values and to provide innovative solutions
• Ability to deliver high quality, detailed error free work on a consistent basis
• Ability to read, write, speak and understand English to the extent required to receive and Communicate information as necessary to the position.

Abilities

• Must be able to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 75 pounds
• Must be able stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl 5% or less of the workday
• Must be able to sit and walk or otherwise move around for prolonged periods of time throughout the workday

Work Environment

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to fumes, and moving mechanical parts and vibrations. Work is performed outdoors, and employee is exposed to variety of extreme weather conditions at the distribution warehouse. The noise level in the work environment and warehouse can be loud.

Our Benefits:

We are in the people business, we just happen to sell lumber... so you can have GREAT BENEFITS!

• Paid Time Off (Sick, Vacation, Volunteer Time Off)
• 9 Paid Holidays
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• TeleDoc
• Best Doctors
• Company Paid Life and Disability Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• 401(k) Plan with Match Percentage
• Employee Assistance Program
• Hearing Services
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Smart Dollar
• Wellness Program through Vitality with program completion incentive towards medical premium