Yard Associate

Mead Lumber Distribution; Rapid City (SD); On-site; USD 24,796 - 30,307; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan)

401(k) Plan

Paid Time Off

Holiday Pay

Job summary

Mead Lumber Distribution is seeking a dependable yard loader to safely load building materials for customers at our Rapid City location. The role includes unloading vendor deliveries, stocking materials, labeling, and maintaining yard organization.

Flexible scheduling is offered, with potential weekend shifts. Applicants should be able to lift 50+ pounds, stand or walk for long periods, and have a valid driver's license. ESOP participation is available.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• High School diploma or GED required.
• Forklift experience preferred.
• Ability to stand/walk for 4‑10 hours daily.
• Self-motivated and organized.
• Desire to learn and grow professionally.
• Ability to lift 50+ pounds.
• Ability to stoop, kneel and crouch.

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.
• Record all merchandise returns on a credit memo and return to vendor.
• Listen and work with customers to fulfill daily needs.
• Maintain a clean working environment.
• Perform duties in all types of weather conditions.
• Other tasks as assigned.

Skills

Valid driver’s license

Desire to learn

Stand/walk 4-10 hours

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift

Job description

Mead Lumber Distribution
2211 E Highway 44
Rapid City, SD 57703, USA

Pay or shift range: $18 – $22 per hour. The estimated range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and other job-related reasons.

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.

We offer flexible scheduling and will work with college students, retired persons, teachers, and others with primary employment. Priority will be given to applicants who are available to work Saturdays and weekday shifts from 2:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.

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 driver’s 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.

Benefits

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:

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, veteran’s status, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability, or any other protected basis prohibited by law.

Equal Opportunity Employer. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.