Yard Clerk

Truitt & White; Berkeley, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Truitt & White Lumber Company in Berkeley, CA is seeking a Yard Clerk to assist customers with loading products in the yard and provide professional service. You will coordinate with other departments, manage time effectively, and stand for long periods while lifting up to 80 lbs.

The ideal candidate has experience in construction or building materials and may hold forklift certification. Bilingual abilities are a plus for enhanced customer communication.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Previous experience in a customer service role.
• Experience in a physically demanding job, including lifting heavy objects.
• Familiarity with working in a fast-paced environment.
• Preferred experience in construction or building materials industry.
• Previous experience working in a lumber yard or similar setting.

Responsibilities

• Help customers load product out in the yard.
• Exhibit professional customer service at all times.
• Communicate with other departments effectively.
• Exhibit time management skills.
• Ability to work on feet most of the day.
• Ability to lift up to 80lbs.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Time management

Bilingual

Physical stamina

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift operation

Forklift certification

Job description

# Yard ClerkBerkeley, CA 94710## OverviewSalary Range$20.07 - $28.68 Hourly## DescriptionJob Purpose: - The Yard Clerk at Truitt and White Lumber Company is responsible for providing exceptional customer service by assisting customers with loading products in the yard. This role requires effective communication with other departments, excellent time management skills, and the ability to perform physically demanding tasks. The ideal candidate will have experience in construction or building, and possess skills such as bilingual communication and forklift operation. Key Responsibilities: - Help customers load product out in the yard. - Exhibit professional customer service at all times. - Communicate with other departments effectively. - Exhibit time management skills. - Ability to work on feet most of the day. - Ability to lift up to 80lbs.## QualificationsRequired Education: - High school diploma or equivalent. Required Experience: - Previous experience in a customer service role. - Experience in a physically demanding job, including lifting heavy objects. - Familiarity with working in a fast-paced environment. Preferred Experience: - Experience in construction or building materials industry. - Previous experience working in a lumber yard or similar setting. Required Skills and Abilities: - Excellent customer service skills with a professional demeanor. - Strong communication skills for effective interaction with customers and team members. - Ability to manage time efficiently and prioritize tasks. - Physical ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 80 pounds. Preferred Skills and Abilities: - Bilingual abilities for enhanced customer communication. - Forklift certification for efficient material handling.