Driver Helper Forklift Certification

# Driver Helper A with Forklift Certification CT-1 Turnage Lane - Bethel, CT 06801## Overview Salary Range $24.55 - $25.80 Hourly## Description###
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* Job Title:

Yard Person
**** FLSA Status:
** Non-Exempt
** Category:
** Union
* * Report to:
** Location Manager
** Summary/Objective
** The Yard Person is responsible for handling, storing, and moving building materials while ensuring a safe and organized work environment. Duties include loading and unloading trucks, assisting customers, managing inventory, and operating forklifts. This role requires a strong focus on efficiency, customer service, and workplace safety.##
** Essential Job Functions**###
** Yard Operations
*** Load and unload trucks, ensuring accuracy in materials received and dispatched.
* Move materials to and from storage areas, delivery vehicles, and freight containers using hand labor or forklifts.
* Maintain an orderly and clean yard, ensuring materials are stored and covered appropriately.
* Receive and process warehouse stock products while performing inventory controls.
* Check and inspect customer vehicles for order accuracy before departure.
* Report inventory shortages, waste, damage, and safety concerns to the appropriate personnel.
* Count and write-up orders accurately.
* Assist in maintaining a safe, efficient, and professional work environment.
* Prepare and complete orders for pickup or delivery per schedule.
* Inspect paid receipts and merchandise leaving the yard to ensure order accuracy.
* Accompany drivers for deliveries when necessary.###
** Forklift & Equipment Operations
*** Safely operate forklifts and other material-handling equipment in the yard, warehouse, and delivery areas.
* Secure materials on delivery trucks using metal straps and other safety measures.
* Maintain proper certification and comply with all safety regulations.
* Safely operate power tools as needed, including circular saws and chain saws, to cut and prepare lumber or other materials.###
** Customer Service
*** Assist customers in locating and loading purchased materials.
* Provide excellent service by understanding and addressing customer needs.
* Maintain professional and courteous interactions with customers, coworkers, and management.##
** Other Duties
*** Understand customer requirements and ensure order fulfillment accuracy.
* Perform miscellaneous duties as assigned.##
** Qualifications & Competencies**
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* Education:

** High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
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* Experience:

**  + Minimum of 2 years in a lumber yard, distribution center, or warehouse.  + Preferred: 5+ years in a similar environment with building materials knowledge.
* ** Skills &

Certifications:

**  + Must be at least 18 years old.  + Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English.  + Forklift certification (or ability to obtain within three months).  + Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.  + Proficiency in basic math and measurement calculations (including reading tape measurements).  + Ability to operate a gasoline chainsaw safely.##
** Working Conditions & Physical Demands
*** Exposure to fumes, airborne particles, moving forklifts, noise, vibration, and extreme weather conditions.
* Frequent lifting, carrying, standing, kneeling, walking, loading, and unloading.
* Ability to lift and carry up to 80 pounds unassisted, repetitively throughout the day.##
** Position Type & Expected Hours
*** Full-time position.

* Typical schedule:

Monday-Friday, 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM, with occasional overtime required as needed to meet the day's operational needs.
* Travel:
None
* Supervisory Responsibility:
None
* Category:
Union Contract, full-time benefits