Yard Worker

Builders FirstSource; Platteville (WI); On-site; USD 19,286 - 28,929; Full time

Job summary

Builders FirstSource is seeking a yard associate in Platteville, WI to support customers and move materials in our outdoor yard. You will operate a forklift and related equipment, help locate and load products, and maintain organized inventory on site.

Under direct supervision, you will follow safety procedures, review shipments against invoices, and assist with paperwork. This role offers training and opportunities to grow within BFS.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; six months' related experience preferred.
• OSHA forklift certification required.
• Ability to operate material handling equipment safely.
• Good knowledge of inventory at the work location.

Responsibilities

• Assists customers in locating and loading product.
• Reviews materials against invoice or requisition and routes paperwork.
• Moves product/material throughout the yard to correct areas.
• Ensures inventory is well stocked at all times.
• Performs routine yard cleanup.
• Follows safety procedures and attends safety meetings.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Skills

Operate equipment

Safety procedures

Customer service

Product knowledge

Read invoices

Instruction understanding

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Ignite your career at Builders FirstSource, America's largest supplier of building materials, value-added components and building services to the professional market. The #1 name in our industry, we help make the dream of home ownership more achievable every day. At BFS, you'll be equipped with all the tools, training, and resources you need, and you'll be empowered to try new things, gain new experiences, and build a career with unlimited horizons.

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

• 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

• 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 BFS, we want you and your career to be greater than what you ever could have expected. Our supportive, people‑first culture will build you up and empower you to do more, be more, and become better every day. Join us and see what's possible when you can rise to new challenges, learn new skills, and add to your career tool belt every day.

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 click here 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.

In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with Builders FirstSource, please call [phone] or email: [e-mail]. Please do not send resumes to this email address - it is intended only to be used to request an accommodation in submitting an application for a job opening.

Please note that due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to respond to individual inquiries about the status of your application.