Yard Crewmember/ Forklift Operator

McCoy's Building Supply; Texas; On-site; USD 18,752 - 26,708; Part time

Job summary

McCoy's Building Supply is looking for a part-time Yard Crewmember to assist customers in the lumberyard. Responsibilities include operating a forklift, stocking products, and ensuring a clean and safe environment.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma, forklift certification, and be able to lift heavy loads. Join our team and contribute to providing excellent service in the Austin, TX area.

Qualifications

• Must successfully complete all company training and certification for equipment.
• Able to lift up to 80 pounds and perform repetitive movements.

Responsibilities

• Assist customers in the lumberyard and operate a forklift.
• Stock products and provide general store support.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety of the workspace.

Skills

Ability to follow instructions without supervision

Professional and courteous demeanor

Knowledge of weight distribution

Ability to adjust controls quickly

Forklift operation proficiency

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Forklift operator certification

Job description

Job Details

Part 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.

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 and Abilities

• Ability to carry out a series of instructions without constant supervision.
• 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.
• 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.
• Use the three point hold when getting into trucks and/or forklifts.
• Lift up to 80 pounds at times; occasionally lift/move up to 100 pounds; push or pull 50-pound loads at a time.
• Perform repetitive movements over long periods.
• May need to work overtime, nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Work in various types of weather.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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