Yard Associate

Lincoln Creek Lumber; Centralia (WA); Vor Ort; USD 21.000 - 30.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Medical/Rx

Dental

Voluntary Vision

Life/AD&D Insurance

401(k)

Paid sick time

Paid Vacation

Holidays

Zusammenfassung

Lincoln Creek Lumber is seeking a energetic yard associate to greet customers, guide them to the right products, and help with project planning. You will load lumber, verify invoices, and keep the yard clean and safe while adapting to fast-paced days outdoors.

Responsibilities include forklift operation, stock management, and proactive communication with the team. Bilingual Spanish is strongly desired; availability Friday–Tuesday is common.

Qualifikationen

• Friendly, proactive customer service and assistance.
• Willingness to learn product knowledge on the job.
• Ability to work outdoors, moving quickly and safely.

Aufgaben

• Greet customers and guide them to exact products.
• Assist with project planning and answer product questions.
• Load lumber into customer vehicles and verify invoices.
• Inspect returns and create accurate return slips for cashiers.
• Unload deliveries and stock products in yard locations.
• Operate a forklift and fill propane tanks.
• Keep the yard clean, organized, and safe; stay current on ads.
• Communicate with the team via radio and attend store meetings.

Kenntnisse

Customer service

People skills

Bilingual Spanish

Stamina outdoors

Punctual & reliable

Attention to detail

Clear communication

Tools

Forklift operation

Jobbeschreibung

About the RoleAt Lincoln Creek Lumber, our yard team sets us apart. We're not a big-box store where customers wander around looking for help - we go to them. If you're the kind of person who lights up around people, thrives when you're busy, and genuinely loves helping someone nail their project, you'll fit right in here.This is a physical, fast-moving role where no two days are the same. You'll be outside, on your feet, engaging with customers from the moment they pull through the gate to the moment they drive away happy.What You'll DoHustle out to greet customers and guide them to exactly what they needHelp customers plan their projects and answer product questions (or find the person who can)Load lumber and materials into customer vehicles and verify against their invoiceInspect returns and create accurate return slips for cashiersHandle customer concerns with empathy; resolve what you can, escalate what you can'tUnload deliveries and stock products in their correct yard locationsOperate a forklift and fill propane tanksKeep the yard clean, organized, and safe; a tight yard is a great yardStay current on monthly ads so you can point customers to dealsStay connected via radio and communicate proactively with the teamFollow all safety procedures and speak up when you see room to improveHelp bring new hires up to speed and attend monthly store meetingsWho You AreYou're a people person, but not just in a \"nice to meet you\" kind of way. You seek out customers. You move with purpose. When someone looks lost or uncertain, you're already heading their way. You take pride in doing the job right, you show up when you say you will, and you genuinely care whether the customer leaves happy.You don't need to know everything on day one, but you do need the drive to learn fast and the confidence to say \"let me find out\" without missing a beat.What We're Looking ForOutgoing, energetic personality; someone who brings the good vibes to the job siteStrong customer service instincts; you're a helper by natureClear, friendly communication with customers, teammates, and managementReliable and punctual; your crew counts on youOrganized and detail-oriented, especially when verifying loads and processing returnsEager to build product knowledge on the jobBilingual in Spanish (verbal and written) strongly desiredAvailability: Friday–Tuesday schedule (Wednesday and Thursday off)Physical RequirementsAbility to stand and move throughout an entire shift outdoorsAbility to reach, bend, and lift as neededAble to lift 100 lbs. without assistanceBenefitsMedical/RxDentalVoluntary VisionLife/AD&D InsuranceEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)401(k)Paid sick time: 1 hour per 40 hours workedPaid VacationFirst Year: 3.34 hours per month(40 hours per calendar year)Years 2-7: 6.67 hours per month (80 hours per calendar year)Years 8+: 10 hours per month (120 hours per calendar year)Holidays:EasterThanksgivingChristmasEmployee BirthdayReady to Run with Us?If you've got the hustle, the heart, and the work ethic, we want to hear from you. Bring your energy and your commitment to great service. We'll handle the rest.