Yard Associate - Lumber Yard

Mead Lumber; Sioux Falls, Northern (SD, KY); Hybrid; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

Medical Insurance

Dental & Vision

401(k) Plan

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Mead Lumber seeks a dependable Yard Associate to safely load and unload building materials and assist customers with their needs. You will stock and organize materials, document returns, and help ensure a clean, safe yard in all weather conditions.

The role involves operating forklifts, following procedures, and supporting with vendor deliveries. An HS diploma or GED is required, and a valid driver’s license is essential; CDL and forklift experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Valid driver’s license required.
• CDL preferred, but not required.
• Forklift experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload customer orders with attention to accuracy and paperwork.
• Receive, organize, label, and store building materials.
• Safely operate forklifts and yard equipment as needed.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized yard environment.
• Assist with other yard duties as required.

Skills

Driver's license

CDL (preferred)

Forklift experience

Education

High school diploma or GED

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 the Yard Associate is to safely and efficiently load and unload building materials while providing excellent service to customers. This position assists customers with loading purchases, receives and unloads vendor deliveries, stocks and organizes building materials, and labels and tracks special-order products. The Yard Associate is also responsible for maintaining a clean, safe, and organized lumber yard and assisting with other yard duties as needed.

Key Responsibilities

• Learn and maintain knowledge of company products, procedures, culture, and customer service standards.
• Accurately load and unload customer orders in accordance with applicable paperwork and invoices.
• Receive, organize, label, and store building materials according to company procedures.
• Safely operate forklifts and other yard equipment as required.
• Follow established yard loading, unloading, and delivery procedures.
• Accurately document merchandise returns on credit memos, place returned materials in designated areas, and assist with ensuring materials are returned to the appropriate vendor.
• Provide friendly and helpful customer service by assisting customers with their daily product and material needs.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized yard and work environment.
• Perform job duties outdoors in all types of weather conditions.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Desired Skills, Knowledge, and Qualifications:

• Valid driver’s license required.
• CDL preferred, but not required.
• Forklift experience preferred.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Desire to learn, develop new skills, and grow professionally.
• Ability to respond quickly to problems and handle situations accurately and professionally.
• Self-motivated, dependable, and organized.
• Ability to stand and/or walk for 4–10 hours per day.
• Ability to lift and carry 50+ pounds as needed.
• Ability to stoop, kneel, crouch, bend, and perform other physical movements required to complete job duties.
• Ability to work outdoors in a variety of weather conditions.

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

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