Yard Worker

Builders FirstSource, Inc.; Monroe (WI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Builders FirstSource, Inc. is seeking a yard associate to operate a forklift and support customers in our outdoor yard. You will locate and load products, move inventory, and keep stock levels accurate.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, six months of related experience, and OSHA forklift certification. You will follow safety procedures and participate in regular safety meetings in a outdoor yard environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with six months' related experience.
• Requires OSHA Forklift Certification.
• Ability to operate material handling equipment.
• Strong customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Assists customers in locating and loading product.
• Reviews materials loaded against invoice or requisition; completes and routes paperwork.
• Moves product/material throughout the yard.
• Ensures inventory is well stocked.
• Performs routine yard cleanup.
• Follows safety procedures and attends safety meetings.

Skills

Customer service

Forklift operation

Safety procedures

Inventory management

Reading invoices

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

OSHA Forklift Certification

Job description

PURPOSE

Under direct supervision performs a variety of yard activities including operating a forklift to move product and material throughout the yard. Provides customer service to customers.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assists customers in the location and loading of product.
• Reviews materials loaded against invoice or requisition; completes and routes paperwork appropriately.
• Moves product/material throughout the yard ensuring placement in correct areas.
• Ensures product/material is well stocked of inventory at all times.
• Performs routine cleanup of yard.
• Understands and observes all safety procedures and practices in order to prevent injury to self or co-workers; attends periodic safety meetings as required; may recommend changes to improve safety procedures.
• Other duties may be assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED) and six months’ experience with performing these or similar tasks; or equivalent combination of training, education and experience.
• Requires OSHA Forklift Certification

COMPETENCIES

• Ability to operate motorized and non-motorized material handling equipment.
• Knowledge of safety procedures while performing tasks
• Strong customer service skills
• Knowledge of company products/inventory available at work location
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions
• Ability to read and understand invoices and requisitions

WORK ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL ACTIVITY

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Work is performed primarily in an outdoor yard environment, subject to variations in temperature and weather, equipment noise and dust.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 25 pounds frequently and on occasion up to 80 pounds.
• Must be able to physically operate forklift equipment (climb up and down into cab, twist torso for 360-degree visibility, use arms to operate controls.

At Builders FirstSource, we offer competitive, affordable benefits designed to make life better for you and the people you love. Our goal is simple — provide great plans that help you and your family to live happier, healthier and more secure lives. To view all our benefit offerings, visit www.bldrbenefits.com.

Builders FirstSource is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status or status as an individual with a disability.

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