Yard Associate

Mead Lumber; Grand Island (NE); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee ownership

ESOP

Competitive pay

Job summary

Mead Lumber Company is seeking a yard loader to safely load building materials for customers and assist with unloading vendor deliveries. You will stock and organize yard materials, label items, and maintain a clean, efficient work area.

The role requires physical fitness and the ability to work in all weather conditions. As an ESOP company, Mead Lumber offers employee ownership and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid driver's license.
• Forklift experience preferred.
• High School diploma or GED is required.
• Ability to lift 50+ pounds and stand for long periods.

Responsibilities

• Load/unload customer orders accurately in accordance with paperwork/invoices.
• Organize, label, and store materials per protocols.
• Safely operate equipment.
• Follow yard loading and delivery procedures.
• Record all merchandise returns on a credit memo and return to vendor.
• Interact with customers to fulfill daily needs.
• Maintain a clean working environment.
• Perform duties in all weather conditions.
• Other tasks as assigned.

Skills

Valid license

Stamina 4-10h

Self-motivated

Problem solving

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift

Job description

Company Overview: Mead Lumber Company is a leading provider of products for professional contractors, builders, and remodelers. With 50+ operating locations across nine Midwestern states, we are proud to be 100% employee-owned and ranked as the 12th largest building material supplier to professional builders in the U.S. At Mead Lumber, we strive to create a team that works and succeeds together every day in an authentic, team-oriented setting.

Why Join Us?

• Employee Ownership: As a 100% employee-owned company, you will have a stake in our shared success.
• Work-Life Balance : Enjoy flexible scheduling options that support your lifestyle.
• Career Growth: We are committed to your professional development, providing ongoing learning and advancement opportunities.

Job Summary: The primary responsibility of this position is to safely and efficiently load building materials for customers. Additional duties include receiving and unloading vendor deliveries, stocking and organizing materials, labeling and tracking special-order materials, and maintaining overall yard cleanliness and organization.

Key Responsibilities:

• Learn company products, procedures, culture, and customer service philosophy.
• Unload/Load customer orders accurately in accordance with paperwork/invoices.
• Organize, label, store materials in accordance with protocols.
• Safely operate equipment.
• Follow yard loading and delivery procedures.
• Accurately record all merchandise returns on a credit memo, put materials in designated return area and ensure return to vendor.
• Listen and work with customers to fulfill their daily needs.
• Maintain a clean working environment.
• Perform duties in ALL types of weather conditions.
• Other tasks as assigned.

Desired Skills, Knowledge, and Qualifications:

• Must have a valid drivers license.
• Forklift experience preferred.
• Desire to learn and grow professionally.
• Ability to react quickly to problems and respond to them accurately and professionally.
• Ability to stand/walk for 4 -10 hours daily.
• Self-motivated and organized.
• High School diploma or GED required.
• Physical strength to lift and carry 50+ pounds at times.
• Ability to stoop, kneel and crouch.

Once eligible, you will participate in our ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan), a unique benefit that can provide a financial source for your future/retirement that very few companies offer. We also offer our employees competitive pay as well as the benefits listed below:

Additional Benefits Include:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans
• 100% Employer Paid Group Term Life, AD&D, and STD
• Additional Voluntary Life, AD&D, and LTD
• Paid Time Off & Holiday Pay
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k) Plan
• Scholarship & Tuition Assistance Programs
• Employee Assistance Program

Equal Employment Opportunity

Mead Lumber Company is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, sex, ethnicity, national origin, religion, gender, age, pregnancy, marital status, veterans status, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability, or any other protected basis prohibited by law.