Yard Loader Part Time

Buchheit, Inc.; Sparta Township, Northern (NJ, KY); Hybrid; USD 22,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

Buchheit, Inc. in Sparta, IL, is seeking a part-time Yard Loader to sort and rack lumber and assist in loading deliveries. The role operates a forklift or industrial truck to move materials, supports customers, and maintains an orderly yard.

Responsibilities include pulling and loading merchandise, reading work orders, assisting with unloading, and following safety and loss-prevention procedures. Strong work ethic and teamwork are essential in a fast-paced retail yard environment.

Qualifications

• Strong work ethic and reliability in a fast-paced retail yard.
• Forklift experience preferred for safe material handling.
• Ability to read and follow simple instructions accurately.
• Clear communication with customers and staff is essential.
• Demonstrates initiative and problem-solving in daily tasks.

Responsibilities

• Answers questions and guides customers to lumber and materials.
• Load merchandise onto delivery trucks or transfers.
• Assist with unloading deliveries as needed.
• Sort and rack lumber by grade and size.
• Read work orders or follow instructions to move materials.
• Assist customers with loading purchased items.
• Maintain neat, organized yard and racks.
• Operate forklift or industrial truck for moving materials.
• Complete daily forklift inspections.
• Follow Loss Prevention, inventory, and safety procedures.
• Communicate customer issues to staff.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Strong work ethic

Forklift experience

Read and comprehend instructions

Effective communication

Initiative & problem-solving

Job description

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Yard Loader Part Time

Part Time Sparta, IL, US

4 days ago Requisition ID: 1614

Salary Range: $16.00 To $17.00 Hourly

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:

• 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.