Yard Crewmember/ Forklift Operator

McCoy's Building Supply; Gonzales (TX); On-site; USD 17,047 - 24,280; Part time

Job summary

McCoy’s Building Supply is seeking a Part-time Yard Crewmember in Gonzales, TX. You will greet customers, assist with loading and unloading, stock materials, and operate a forklift to move items in the yard and warehouse.

The role requires forklift certification, a high school diploma or equivalent, and the ability to perform safety checks. Training and meetings are part of the job, with occasional overtime possible.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Greets customers in the yard.
• Loads/unloads products safely for customers/vendors/vehicles.
• Responds to customer questions about products.
• Operates forklift and moves materials in yard/warehouse.
• Stocks and organizes building materials and keeps areas tidy.
• Performs routine forklift safety checks per guidelines.

Skills

Customer service

Safety compliance

Forklift operation

Education

High school diploma

Forklift certification

Tools

Forklift

Job description

Position Details

Time Type: Part time
Starting Pay: $15 / hour
Job Location: 2845 Highway 183 North, Gonzales, TX 78629

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.
• 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.
• 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

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

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

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.