Yard Associate

84 Lumber Company; Town of Elma (NY); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly incentives

PTO & holidays

Medical insurance

Dental & vision

FSAs

401(k) match

Employee discounts

Job summary

84 Lumber Company in New York is hiring a Yard Person to build loads for deliveries and keep the lumber yard organized and safe. You will load and unload lumber and building supplies and operate a forklift as needed.

This role offers an hourly wage of $19 with a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for growth within a family-owned company known for investing in its people. 84 Lumber offers PTO, health benefits, 401(k) with employer match, and monthly incentives.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Ability to read and understand simple instructions.
• Ability to follow directions and work with a team.

Responsibilities

• Build loads for delivery.
• Load and unload lumber and building supplies.
• Operate a forklift safely.
• Keep lumber yard clean, organized, and safe.

Skills

Reading & writing comprehension

Ability to follow simple instructions

Team environment

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift operation

Job description

Overview

Salary: $19.00 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:

• Monthly performance incentives
• 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:

• 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

This role is responsible for building loads for deliveries. In addition, the Yard Person Benefits must maintain a safe, clean and well organized lumber yard, load and unload lumber and/or building supplies, and operate a forklift. Other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Build loads for delivery
• Load and unload lumber and building supplies
• Operates forklift
• Keeps management aware of any delays or discrepancies
• Keeps lumber yard clean, well-organized and safe

Qualifications

• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence and memos; write simple correspondence; effectively present information to others one-on-one.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding and carry out simple one or two-step instructions; deal with standardized situations with only occasional or no variables.
• Education: High school diploma or GED equivalent

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].