Yard Worker Yard/Warehouse

Builders FirstSource; Fairbanks (AK); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

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Job summary

Spenard Builders Supply in Alaska is seeking a yard associate to assist customers, locate and load product, and maintain inventory in an outdoor yard environment. You will operate a forklift under supervision, with emphasis on safety and accurate paperwork.

The role requires OSHA forklift certification and a high school diploma or GED, plus the ability to work outdoors in varying weather and lift up to 80 pounds as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED and six months’ related experience.
• Requires OSHA Forklift Certification.
• Ability to operate motorized and non-motorized material handling equipment.

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 and places in correct areas.
• Keeps inventory well stocked at all times.
• Performs routine yard cleanup.
• Follows safety procedures and attends safety meetings as required.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Safety awareness

Forklift operation

Inventory awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift

Job description

Spenard Builders Supply is Alaska's choice for building materials and home improvements. Statewide, we service the needs of a variety of customers including residential and commercial builders, specialty contractors, government and other institutions, and especially do-it-yourselfers. Check out our latest building products, events, manufacturing services or find an SBS near you. Today, Spenard Builders Supply is owned by Builders FirstSource, the largest supplier of building products, prefabricated components, and value-added services to the residential construction market in the U.S. We provide customers an integrated homebuilding solution, offering manufacturing, supply, delivery and installation for a full range of structural and related building products.

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 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.

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