Lumber Yard Associate

R.P. Lumber Company Inc. Pay Range

Base pay range: $15.00/hr - $20.00/hr

Employment Position:
Yard Associate

Location:

Mediapolis, IA

A Yard Associate is responsible for ensuring each customer receives prompt and courteous service while maintaining safety, accountability, and cleanliness at our location. This includes proper storage of products, equipment maintenance, and accurate delivery operations.

• Greet customers or professional contractors in a friendly manner upon entry into the yard or Home Retail Center.
• Load materials into customers' vehicles or company delivery vehicles, validating type and quantity based on the point-of-sale transaction record.
• Unload incoming freight, ensuring goods and carrier equipment are not damaged.
• Operate forklift to merchandise and stock yard and warehouse.
• Accurately build loads and prepare materials for delivery before departure.
• Assist truck drivers in delivering merchandise to homeowners and job sites using company equipment.
• Respond to customer inquiries regarding product selection, placement of orders, pricing, scheduling of deliveries and installations, and provide follow‑ups as necessary.
• Maintain inventory, product displays, and pricing labels within assigned area by stocking, facing, straightening, and cleaning to preserve an organized, safe, and properly stored inventory.
• Follow and enforce all safety rules and policies communicated by management.
• Perform other assigned duties as requested by the Yard Manager.

• Forklift experience preferred; training will be provided for the right candidate.
• Follow safety expectations set by company policies for storage, handling, and transport of materials.
• Regular, reliable, dependable attendance.
• Knowledge of building materials, applications, related equipment, and/or construction industry is desired but not required.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills when dealing with vendors, customers, management, and team members.
• Ability to apply common sense and carry out simple one or two‑step instructions.
• Ability to provide professional customer service and work in a team‑oriented environment.

• High school diploma or GED.
• One year of prior related work experience preferred.
• Acceptable driving record with a valid state‑issued driver’s license (Missouri locations require a Class E license).
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays.
• Successful applicants are subject to pre‑employment drug testing, background check, and driver history checks in accordance with applicable federal and state law.

• Position requires sitting, standing, bending, and walking most of the day.
• Ability to bend, reach with hands and arms, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, and frequently lift and/or move between 50 and 100 pounds.
• Must be able to work and tolerate adverse weather conditions.

$15 - $20 hourly. Potential pay rate based upon region, experience, education, licenses, and certifications. Pay transparency:
This compensation reflects the pay range or rate of pay reasonably expected for this position at the posted location. Actual pay is determined by several job‑related factors permitted by law and relevant to the position, including, but not limited to, experience, tenure, market level, pay at the location, performance, schedule, and work assignment.

• Full‑Time Employees
  :
  • Competitive wages
  • Health / Dental / Vision / Term‑Life and Short‑Term Disability Insurance
  • Employer‑paid Basic Life Insurance
  • Profit Sharing / 401k
  • Paid time‑off & holidays
  • Employee merchandise discount
• Part‑Time Employees
  :
  • Competitive wages
  • Profit Sharing / 401k
  • Paid time‑off
  • Employee merchandise discount

Candidates who meet our selection criteria will be contacted by phone or email for the next step in our hiring process.

Thank you for your interest in our position. We appreciate the time you have taken to apply with us.

R.P. Lumber Co., Inc. ("R.P. Lumber Co.") is committed to providing equal opportunity in all employment practices, including but not limited to selection, hiring, promotion, transfer, and compensation to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, ancestry, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability (physical or mental), genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.