Yard Loader Part Time

Buchheit Family of Companies; Jackson (MO); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Buchheit Family of Companies is seeking a part-time Lumber Yard worker to assist customers in the yard, sort and rack lumber, and operate a forklift or industrial truck to load materials. The role emphasizes safety, accuracy in material handling, and maintaining an orderly yard.

Responsibilities include loading onto delivery trucks, assisting with unloading deliveries, and ensuring compliance with inventory and safety procedures.

Qualifications

• Must demonstrate a strong work ethic and reliable punctuality.
• Good customer service and communication skills are essential.
• Ability to read and interpret simple verbal or written instructions.
• Ability to communicate effectively with customers and coworkers.
• Work in a fast-paced environment and handle physical tasks.

Responsibilities

• Provide outstanding customer service to yard visitors.
• Answer questions and direct customers to materials and merchandise in the lumber yard.
• Load merchandise onto store delivery trucks or transfers.
• Assist with unloading deliveries as necessary.
• Move lumber and boards from units to racks according to grade and length.
• Read work orders or follow oral instructions to determine materials to move or load.
• Assist customers with loading purchased merchandise.
• Maintain a clean and organized yard and racks.

Skills

Strong work ethic

Customer service

Read and interpret instructions

Communication

Physical stamina

Tools

Forklift operation

Job description

Position Summary

The Lumber Yard worker is responsible for sorting and racking lumber according to grade markings and size. They often operate a forklift or Industrial truck to assist in moving and loading materials and products.

• Answers questions, identify and direct customers to building materials and merchandise in the lumber yard
• Load merchandise on to store delivery trucks for delivery or transfer
• Assist with unloading deliveries, as necessary
• Remove lumber from units and place boards in rack, according to grade and length
• Reads work order, invoice, or follows oral instructions to determine materials or containers needing moved and/or loaded
• Assist customers with loading purchased merchandise
• Maintain the appearance of the yard and racks in an orderly and clean manner
• Operate forklift or industrial truck to assist in loading or moving merchandise and materials
• Complete daily forklift inspections
• Adhere to Loss Prevention, inventory control, and compliance procedures
• Safety awareness of anything in store that may be hazard to employees or customers
• Effectively communicates customer issues and concerns to all applicable internal staff members
• Additional duties, as assigned

DEPARTMENT:

Retail Store

REPORTS TO:

Yard Foreman

FLSA STATUS:

Non-Exempt

POSITION TYPE:

Part-Time

Position Summary

The Lumber Yard worker is responsible for sorting and racking lumber according to grade markings and size. They often operate a forklift or Industrial truck to assist in moving and loading materials and products.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Provide outstanding customer service
• Answers questions, identify and direct customers to building materials and merchandise in the lumber yard
• Load merchandise on to store delivery trucks for delivery or transfer
• Assist with unloading deliveries, as necessary
• Remove lumber from units and place boards in rack, according to grade and length
• Reads work order, invoice, or follows oral instructions to determine materials or containers needing moved and/or loaded
• Assist customers with loading purchased merchandise
• Maintain the appearance of the yard and racks in an orderly and clean manner
• Operate forklift or industrial truck to assist in loading or moving merchandise and materials
• Complete daily forklift inspections
• Adhere to Loss Prevention, inventory control, and compliance procedures
• Safety awareness of anything in store that may be hazard to employees or customers
• Effectively communicates customer issues and concerns to all applicable internal staff members
• Additional duties, as assigned

Requirements & Qualifications

• Strong work ethic
• Forklift experience is preferred
• Ability to:
• Read and comprehend simple verbal or written instructions
• Effectively communicate with customers, management, and co-workers
• Demonstrate initiative and effective problem-solving skills within the scope of the position
• Work in a fast-paced environment

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation(s) may be made to enable individuals with a “legal” disability to perform the essential functions of this position. This position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, and climbing all day. The employee must frequently lift and/or move items weighing up to 75 pounds.