Yard Loader PT

Buchheit, Inc.; Jackson (MO); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Buchheit, Inc. in Jackson, MO is seeking a part-time Yard Loader to support our Lumber Yard operations. You will sort and rack lumber, operate a forklift or industrial truck, and assist with loading and unloading deliveries for customers.

The role requires a strong work ethic, ability to work in a fast-paced environment, and good communication with customers and team members. This position is onsite at the Jackson store.

Qualifications

• Reads and comprehends simple verbal or written instructions.
• Demonstrates initiative and problem-solving skills on the job.
• Ability to communicate with customers, management and co-workers.
• Works effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Forklift experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Answer questions and direct customers to lumber and materials.
• Load merchandise onto delivery trucks for delivery or transfer.
• Assist with unloading deliveries as necessary.
• Move and rack lumber by grade and length.
• Read work orders or follow instructions to determine items to move or load.
• Assist customers with loading purchased merchandise.
• Maintain tidy yard and racks.
• Operate forklift or industrial truck to move materials.
• Perform daily forklift inspections.
• Adhere to loss prevention, inventory control and safety procedures.
• Communicate customer issues to internal staff.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Forklift experience

Strong work ethic

Communication

Reading/comprehension

Problem solving

Fast-paced environment

Tools

Forklift

Job description

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Yard Loader PT

Part Time Jackson, MO, US

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.