Yard Worker

Whites Lumber Inc; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Yard Worker/Non CDL Driver to join their team. This role involves engaging with customers, loading vehicles, and maintaining inventory in a safe and organized manner. The ideal candidate will be physically capable of lifting heavy materials and operating forklifts efficiently. This position offers a dynamic work environment outdoors, where you will be exposed to various weather conditions. If you are a reliable individual who values safety and teamwork, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid driver's license and be able to lift at least 100 lbs.
• Knowledge of lumber grades and dimensions is essential.

Responsibilities

• Load customer vehicles and restock inventory as needed.
• Perform daily inspections on forklifts and vehicles.

Skills

Customer Service

Material Handling

Safety Regulations Knowledge

Forklift Operation

Heavy Lifting

Education

High School Diploma or G.E.D.

Tools

Forklift

Job description

Description

Position Title: Yard Worker/Non CDL Driver

Reports to: Yard Foreman

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Hours: Minimum of Thirty Hours. Flexible to the needs of Whites Lumber, Inc. Must be able to work weekends as needed.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: High School Diploma or G.E.D. The individual must be able to lift at least One Hundred Pounds. Possess a valid Driver’s license recognized by the State of New York. Able to tolerate and function in diverse seasonal climate changes.

GENERAL SUMMARY: Perform custom service related activities: Loading customer vehicles, restocking inventory, verify customer is receiving correct product and quantity. Maintain good housekeeping in yard, warehouse, and vehicles.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

1. Adherence to all safety regulations.
2. Being familiar with the grades, dimensions, and species of lumber in stock, and other merchandise stored in the yard or warehouse.
3. Wait on customers, stock merchandise, keep yard clean by picking up trash, bands, lumber covers, and keep materials/products in a neat and orderly fashion.

GENERAL DUTIES:

1. Perform daily inspections on forklifts as required by OSHA and the Department of Transportation.
2. Operate forklifts in a safe and efficient manner at all times.
3. Maintain neat and clean appearance.
4. Attend all meetings as requested.
5. Use proper material handling techniques to reduce damage to goods and personal injury.
6. Attend/Participate in in-service training and Safety meetings.
7. Report any safety issues to immediate supervisor.
8. Store materials in their proper location.
9. Load vehicles with the specified materials and quantities listed on sales receipt.
10. Notify sales person of any items not shipped due to inventory shortages.
11. Insure quantities and products to be loaded match sales receipt.
12. Assume other duties as workload and need dictate.
13. While assigned to gate, check all incoming and outgoing vehicles as per gatehouse procedures.
14. Adhere to all company policies and practices as outlined in the handbook.

Non CDL Driver Duties:

1. Perform daily inspections on vehicles as required by OSHA and the Department of Transportation.
2. Complete Driver inspection reports.
3. Maintain maximum security for merchandise loaded on the vehicle.
4. Keep vehicle in a neat and orderly fashion, clean at least once a week.
5. Accurately assemble and properly load merchandise for delivery.
6. Operate vehicle in a safe and efficient manner at all times.
7. Convert orders to Sales.
8. Collect money on all C.O.D. orders, obtain authorization to leave material at site for non collectible COD’s.
9. Notify sales person of any items not shipped due to inventory shortages.
10. Insure quantities and products to be delivered match delivery order.

Physical Demands:

Stand: F (Frequently)

Walk: F (Frequently)

Sitting: F (Frequently)

Handling / Fingering: F (Frequently)

Reach Outward: F (Frequently)

Reach Above Shoulder: O (Occasional)

Climb (Ladder): O (Occasional)

Crawl: R (Rarely)

Squat or Kneel: O (Occasional)

Bend: O (Occasional)

Lift/Carry

10 lbs or less: F (Frequently)

11-20 lbs: F (Frequently)

21-50 lbs: F (Frequently)

51-100 lbs: O (Occasional)

Over 100lbs: O (Occasional)

Push / Pull

12 lbs or Less: F (Frequently)

13-25 lbs: O(Occasionally)

26-40 lbs: O(Occasionally)

41-100 lbs: O(Occasionally)

N (Not Applicable): Activity is not applicable to this occupation.

O (Occasionally): Occupation requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0-2.5 + hrs/day)

F (Frequently): Occupation requires this activity from 33% -66% of the time (2.5-5.5+ hrs/day)

C (Constantly): Occupation requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hrs/day)

Work Environment:

• Outdoors, will be subjected to the various climate changes during the course of a year.

The Company has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisor as deemed necessary.

*External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled as defined under the Americans With Disabilities Act, must be able to perform the essential job functions (as listed) either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation to be determined by management on a case by case basis.

White’s Lumber, Inc is an equal opportunity employer and administers all personnel practices without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, veteran status, genetics or any other category protected under applicable law.