Yard Helper/Load Builder

Mead Lumber Company Inc; Cheyenne (WY); On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan)

Medical, Dental, Vision

Paid Time Off

401(k) Plan

Scholarship & Tuition Assistance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Mead Lumber Company in Cheyenne, WY is seeking a Load Builder to support yard deliveries and assist customers in the yard. You will stage loads, load and unload trucks, and operate a forklift when needed, all while following safety procedures and maintaining accurate bin locations.

This role emphasizes teamwork, reliability, and the ability to lift heavy items and perform basic math. Eligible employees can participate in our ESOP and enjoy competitive benefits and a supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Must be able to lift 60 lbs and stand/walk 8–10 hours per day.
• Able to read picking tickets and stage loads.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Occasional overtime availability.
• Honest, dependable, and coachable.

Responsibilities

• Stage loads for delivery or will call (pull products from ticket).
• Load and unload trucks as needed.
• Operate a forklift safely according to procedures.
• Follow all safety procedures and ensure others do the same.
• Put away products in proper bin locations.
• Help customers in the yard as needed.
• Work well with others.
• Build lumber packs in a timely and accurate manner.

Skills

Problem solving

Communication

Overtime flexibility

Physical stamina

Mathematical ability

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Customer service

Forklift (preferred)

Job description

Mead Lumber of Cheyenne
1211 West 27th Street
Cheyenne, WY 82001, USA

Description

Company Overview: Mead Lumber Company is a leading provider of products for professional contractors, builders, and remodelers. With 50+ operating locations across nine Midwestern states, we are proud to be 100% employee-owned and ranked as the 12th largest building material supplier to professional builders in the U.S. At Mead Lumber, we strive to create a team that works and succeeds together every day in an authentic, team-oriented setting.

Why Join Us?

• Employee Ownership: As a 100% employee-owned company, you will have a stake in our shared success.
• Work-Life Balance: Enjoy flexible scheduling options that support your lifestyle.
• Career Growth: We are committed to your professional development, providing ongoing learning and advancement opportunities.

Job Summary: The Load Builder is primarily responsible for loading and unloading deliveries in the yard and assisting customers in the yard as needed.

Key Responsibilities:

• Stage loads for delivery or will call (accurately pull correct products from picking ticket).
• Load and unload trucks as needed.
• Operate a forklift in a safe and proper manner, according to company procedures/protocols.
• Follow all safety procedures, ensuring all staff adhere to them as well.
• Put away products in proper bin locations.
• Help customers in the yard as needed.
• Work well with others.
• Build lumber packs in a timely and accurate manner.

Desired Skills, Knowledge, and Qualifications:

• Ability to analyze technical problems, determine root causes, and develop remediation strategies for permanent resolutions.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Available for occasional overtime.
• Must be able to lift 60 lbs. and stand or walk for extended periods (8–10 hours per day).
• Maintain confidentiality of proprietary information.
• Ability to perform basic math skills.
• Ability to follow directions, take initiative, and be coachable.
• Honest, dependable, punctual, and demonstrates a high level of integrity.
• Strong organizational, customer service, and teamwork skills with a positive attitude.
• Maintain a strong focus on customer satisfaction while completing daily tasks.
• Forklift and load-building skills are not required but are preferred. Preference will be given to candidates with those skills.

Once eligible, you will participate in our ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan), a unique benefit that can provide a financial source for your future/retirement that very few companies offer. We also offer our employees competitive pay as well as the benefits listed below:

Additional Benefits Include:

Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans

• 100% Employer Paid Group Term Life, AD&D, and STD
• Additional Voluntary Life, AD&D, and LTD
• Paid Time Off & Holiday Pay
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k) Plan
• Scholarship & Tuition Assistance Programs
• Employee Assistance Program

Equal Employment Opportunity: Mead Lumber Company is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, sex, ethnicity, national origin, religion, gender, age, pregnancy, marital status, veteran’s status, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability, or any other protected basis prohibited by law.

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