Yard Associate

What You’ll Do Customer Service & Order Fulfillment

• Provide friendly, professional service to customers, drivers, and contractors.
• Assist customers with locating products and building materials throughout the yard or warehouse.
• Help customers load and unload materials safely and efficiently.
• Answer customer questions and direct inquiries to the appropriate team members when needed.
• Ensure a positive customer experience through professionalism and teamwork.

• Pull, stage, and prepare customer orders accurately and efficiently.
• Receive, organize, and store building materials in designated yard and warehouse locations.
• Assist with loading and unloading trucks, deliveries, and transfers.
• Verify quantities and product accuracy before loading or shipment.
• Support inventory organization and material flow throughout the facility.

• Operate forklifts and other material handling equipment safely and efficiently (training and certification provided where applicable).
• Perform routine equipment inspections and report maintenance or safety concerns.
• Follow all equipment operating procedures and company guidelines.

• Maintain clean, organized, and professional yard, warehouse, and storage areas.
• Monitor racks, storage locations, and work areas to ensure materials are safely stored.
• Identify and report hazards, damaged materials, or unsafe conditions.
• Follow all company safety policies, procedures, and PPE requirements.
• Promote a safety-first culture and support overall operational excellence.

• Work closely with yard personnel, warehouse staff, drivers, sales teams, and management.
• Support daily operational goals and customer service objectives.
• Assist with additional yard, warehouse, and operational duties as assigned.

• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Positive attitude and team-oriented mindset.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety.
• Ability to work independently and in a fast-paced environment.
• Basic math and measurement skills.
• Strong work ethic and dependable attendance.
• Experience in a lumberyard, warehouse, building materials, or construction environment.
• Forklift experience or willingness to obtain certification.
• Experience pulling orders and loading materials.
• Familiarity with building materials and inventory handling practices.
• Work is performed primarily in outdoor yard and warehouse environments.
• Exposure to varying weather conditions, equipment, dust, and building materials.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, lift, and perform physical tasks throughout the shift.
• Ability to lift and move materials weighing up to 50–75 pounds as required.
• Ability to safely operate material handling equipment.
• May require overtime or weekend work based on business needs.

• Health Insurance:
  Medical insurance through Aetna with Gold, Silver, and Bronze plan options, including prescription drug coverage.
• Dental Insurance:
  Aetna dental coverage with Base, Buy-Up, and DHMO plan options. Preventive care covered at 100%, basic services at 80%, and major services at 50% after deductible.
• Vision Insurance:
  Aetna vision plan with $10 exam copay and up to $200 for frames or contact lenses, once every 12 months.
• Employer-Paid Life & AD&D Insurance: $35,000 benefit through The Standard, with equal AD&D coverage. Voluntary additional coverage available up to $500,000 or 6x annual salary.
• Employer-Paid Short-Term Disability: 60% of base weekly pay, up to $2,500 per week, after a 14-day waiting period for up to 11 weeks.
• Employer-Paid Long-Term Disability: 60% of base monthly pay, up to $10,000 per month, after a 90-day waiting period.
• Health Savings Account (HSA):
  Available with the Silver medical plan. Kodiak contributes $500 annually for employee-only coverage or $1,000 for all other coverage levels. 2026 IRS contribution max: $4,400 (individual) / $8,750 (family).
• Health Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA):
  Available with Gold or Bronze medical plans. Contribute up to $3,400 pre-tax in 2026 for eligible out-of-pocket health expenses.
• Dependent Care Account:
  Contribute up to $7,500 pre-tax in 2026 for eligible dependent…