Yard Crewmember/ Forklift Operator

Austin County News Online; El Campo (TX); On-site; USD 42,981,000 - 51,577,000; Full time

Job summary

McCoy’s in El Campo, TX is seeking a Yard Crewmember to greet customers, load and unload products, and help stock lumber and building materials. You will operate a forklift, perform routine safety checks, and keep yards and warehouses clean and organized.

This role requires a high school diploma (preferred) and forklift certification; overtime, nights, weekends may be required; training provided.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Forklift operator certification required.
• Successful completion of on-the-job training.

Responsibilities

• Greet customers as they enter the yard.
• Load and unloads products into customers, vendors, and company vehicles safely and accurately.
• Respond to customer questions regarding products.
• Inform management of customer complaints or requests promptly.
• Move, stock, and rearrange building materials in yard and store.
• Perform routine forklift safety checks.
• Keep lumberyard and warehouses clean and organized.
• Verify tickets match merchandise being loaded.
• Cover exposed materials to prevent weather damage.
• Cuts lumber and related materials as requested.
• Operate a forklift and attend meetings and training.

Skills

Follow instructions

Professional and courteous

Weight distribution knowledge

Machine control adjustment

Forklift certification

Education

High school diploma or equivalent preferred

Forklift operator certification

Job description

Full job description

Job Description

Time Type:

Full time

Role Details:

Time Type: Full Time

Starting Pay: $15 / HR

Job Location: 1920 S. Mechanic St., El Campo, TX 77437

Job Summary:

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

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None.

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.
• Performs 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.

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