Yardperson/Loadbuilder (Experienced)

Big Creek Lumber; Vallejo (CA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Medical & dental coverage

Life insurance

Vision care (voluntary)

Supplemental life insurance

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Big Creek Lumber in Vallejo, CA is seeking a Load Builder to prepare customer orders for pickup and delivery, assist walk-in customers, stock materials, and operate forklifts safely. You will work with customers, drivers, sales staff, and yard employees to ensure accurate orders and a well-organized yard.

The starting wage range is $26.00–$30.00 per hour, with overtime possible. Schedule is Monday through Saturday, with hours from early morning into the day and potential variability based on

Qualifications

• Hands-on lumberyard or building materials experience.
• Knowledge of lumber grades, species, dimensions and building materials.
• Forklift operating experience and ability to complete training.
• Able to read tickets, tally lumber, do basic math, and verify quantities.
• Able to work independently, follow instructions, and communicate clearly.
• Reliable attendance with strong safety mindset.
• Positive, service-oriented approach to customers and coworkers.

Responsibilities

• Read order tickets and pull/build orders for pickup/delivery.
• Check orders for accuracy and secure loads according to procedures.
• Load/unload customer vehicles and company/delivery trucks; operate forklifts/yard equipment.
• Help customers locate materials and provide courteous service during busy periods.
• Coordinate with sales/delivery; report shortages or discrepancies promptly.
• Receive materials, compare with documents, report damages/shortages.
• Restock, rotate, label, and organize materials; maintain accurate locations.
• Assist with cycle counts/inventory and keep yard safe and clean.
• Perform forklift/equipment checks and report safety concerns.
• Follow safety standards and PPE requirements; report incidents.

Skills

Hands-on lumberyard experience

Lumber grades knowledge

Forklift experience

Ticket reading & basic math

Independent work

Attendance reliability

Customer service orientation

Job description

Reports to: Yard Foreman / Branch Manager

Schedule: Monday through Saturday; schedules between the hours of 5:30AM and 5:30PM may vary based on business needs. Overtime may be required.

About the role

The Load Builder prepares customer orders for pickup and delivery, assists walk-in customers, receives and stocks building materials, maintains inventory accuracy, and operates forklifts and yard equipment safely. The position requires prior lumberyard or building materials experience, strong product knowledge, and the ability to complete work accurately with limited supervision.

This role works with customers, drivers, sales staff, and yard employees to prepare orders, check incoming materials, and keep the yard organized and safe.

Why This Job Matters

Customers rely on Big Creek for accurate orders, safe loading, and useful help finding building materials for their projects. By building and checking orders, receiving and organizing stock, and working safely with customers and coworkers, the Load Builder helps keep the yard running smoothly and supports dependable service.

What you’ll do

• Read order tickets and identify products, dimensions, quantities, grades, and lengths; pull, tally, inspect, and build orders for customer pickup and delivery.
• Check orders for accuracy, material condition, and quantity; build stable, properly balanced loads and secure materials according to company procedures.
• Load and unload customer vehicles, company delivery trucks, and vendor trucks; safely operate forklifts and authorized saws and other yard equipment.
• Help contractors and homeowners locate materials and load purchases; provide courteous, efficient service, including during busy periods.
• Coordinate with sales and delivery personnel to clarify orders; promptly report shortages, damage, substitutions, and other discrepancies to sales staff or management.
• Receive incoming materials, compare quantities and descriptions with receiving documents, and report freight damage or shortages before stocking.
• Restock, rotate, label, and organize materials; maintain accurate material locations and help prevent damage, waste, and inventory loss.
• Assist with cycle counts, inventory checks, and year-end inventory.
• Keep the yard, racks, aisles, and work areas clean, well-organized, safe and accessible.
• Complete required forklift and equipment checks and promptly report mechanical or safety concerns.
• Follow company safety standards for lifting, stacking, cutting, loading, and equipment operation; use required personal protective equipment.
• Report damaged company property, unsafe conditions, and incidents to the appropriate supervisor.
• Perform other yard and warehouse duties as assigned by the Yard Supervisor or Branch Manager.

What we’re looking for

• Hands-on lumberyard, building materials, or related material-handling experience.
• Knowledge of lumber grades, species, dimensions, and building materials.
• Forklift operating experience; able to complete company authorization and training.
• Able to read tickets, tally lumber, do basic math, and verify quantities.
• Able to work independently, follow instructions, and communicate clearly.
• Reliable attendance, attention to detail, and commitment to personal and team safety.
• Positive, service-oriented approach to customers and coworkers.

Preferred qualifications

• Experience building mixed lumber loads for contractor deliveries and customer pickup.
• Experience receiving vendor shipments and checking bills of lading or packing slips.
• Familiarity with inventory systems and computerized order tickets.
• Experience using yard saws and related material-handling equipment safely.

Location, schedule, and field conditions

• Based at Big Creek’s Vallejo retail lumber yard. Schedule varies within business hours of 5:30AM and 5:30PM, Monday through Saturday; overtime may be required.
• Outdoor work in variable weather requires standing, walking, bending, reaching, lifting up to 100# and handling materials.
• Essential functions must be performed with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Starting wage range: $26.00-30.00/hour, paid biweekly
• 401(k) retirement plan with generous matching and discretionary profit sharing contribution
• Group medical and dental coverage for employees and their dependents
• Group term life insurance for employees
• Voluntary vision care plan for employees and their dependents
• Supplemental term life insurance for employees and their dependents
• Employee assistance program

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