Yard Crewmember/ Forklift Operator

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

Job summary

McCoy's Building Supply in Longview, TX is seeking a part-time Yard Crewmember to assist customers in the lumberyard, operate forklifts, and maintain the yard's cleanliness. This role demands strong customer service skills and requires a high school diploma or equivalent along with forklift certification.

As a Yard Crewmember, you'll greet customers, load vehicles, respond to inquiries, and perform safety checks. The ideal candidate is physically fit, able to lift heavy materials, and must complete all necessary training to operate equipment safely.

Qualifications

• Ability to remain professional and courteous at all times.
• Must successfully complete training and obtain forklift certification.
• Ability to lift/move heavy objects and perform repetitive movements.

Responsibilities

• Assist customers in the lumberyard and operate a forklift.
• Loads and unloads products into vehicles safely and accurately.
• Maintain cleanliness of the lumberyard and warehouses.

Skills

Ability to carry out instructions

Professionalism and courtesy

Knowledge of weight distribution

Machine control adjustment

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Forklift operator certification

Job description

Job Type: Part Time. Time Type: Part time. Starting Pay: $15/hr. Location: 2500 Alpine Street, Longview, TX 75605.

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 customers’ 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, 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

• 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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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 (866) 896‑0884.

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