Yard Crewmember/ Forklift Operator

McCoy's Building Supply; Dripping Springs (TX); On-site; USD 19,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

McCoy’s Building Supply is hiring a Yard Crewmember in Austin, TX. You will assist customers in the lumberyard, operate a forklift, stock products, and provide general store support.

Key duties include greeting customers, loading/unloading, handling materials, and maintaining a safe, clean yard with proper ticket checks. Forklift certification is required; high school diploma preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Forklift operator certification required.
• On-the-job training; levels 1 and 2 positional training completed.

Responsibilities

• Greet customers entering the yard and assist with loading and unloading.
• Operation of forklift and safe handling of materials.
• Respond to customer questions about products and help locate items.
• Maintain yard and warehouse cleanliness and organize stock.
• Verify tickets match merchandise and secure exposed materials.
• Attend store meetings and training; perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Clear instruction execution

Professional demeanor

Weight distribution knowledge

Machine control adjustment

Complete training & certification

Education

Forklift certification

Job description

Job Description Time Type: Full time Role Details: Time Type: Full Time Starting Pay: $16.50 / HR Job Location: 11811 Highway 290 West, Austin, TX 78737

Job Summary

The Yard Crewmember will assist customers in the lumberyard, operate a forklift, stock products, and provide general store support.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Greets customers as they enter the yard.
• Loads and unloads products into customers, vendors, and company vehicles safely and accurately.
• Responds to customer’s questions regarding products.
• Informs store management or supervisor of any customer complaints or requests in a timely manner.
• Moves, stocks, and rearranges building materials in the yard, warehouse, and interior of store.
• Performs routine safety checks on forklifts according to company guidelines.
• Maintains the cleanliness and appearance of the lumberyard and warehouses, by stacking products squarely and picking up bands, chocks, and trash.
• Verifies customer or vendor ticket matches the merchandise that is being loaded.
• Covers exposed materials, when required, to prevent weather damage.
• Cuts lumber and other related materials as requested by the customer.
• Operates a forklift.
• Attends all store meetings and training sessions.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities

• Ability to carry out a series of instructions without constant supervision.
• Able to remain professional and courteous at all times.
• Knowledge of weight distribution and loading patterns.
• The ability to adjust the controls of a machine or vehicle quickly and repeatedly to exact positions.
• Must successfully complete all company training and certification requirements regarding equipment usage, including obtaining McCoy’s forklift certification.

Education and Experience

• A high school diploma or equivalent is preferred.
• Forklift operator certification.
• Successful completion of on-the-job training; completing levels 1 and 2 of the positional training offered.

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods of standing and moving around the yard and warehouse.
• Must be able to use the three point hold when getting into trucks and/or forklifts.
• Must be able to lift up to 80 pounds at times, occasionally lift/move up to 100 pounds, and push and/or pull 50 pound loads at a time.
• The ability to perform repetitive movements over long periods.
• May need to work overtime, nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Must be able to work in various types of weather.

McCoy’s is an equal opportunity employer. Equal access to programs, services and employment is available to all persons. Those applicants requiring reasonable accommodations in the application and/or interview process should contact a representative of the People Development Department at [phone]. EOE, AAP, D, F, VA.

McCoy’s has career opportunities ranging from headquarters team positions to cashiers, yard crew, delivery drivers, retail management, and more. Our company spans across three states (Texas, Oklahoma, and New Mexico) with 85 stores, two millwork facilities, and several reload and distribution centres. Our headquarters is located in beautiful San Marcos, Texas between Austin and San Antonio. At McCoy’s, it's not just a job, it's a family!