Retail Lumber Yard Loader

Position: Retail Lumber Yard Loader - Full Time/Part Time
Location: Perryville

DEPARTMENT: Retail Store

REPORTS TO: Yard Foreman

FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt

POSITION TYPE: Full Time/Part-Time

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Lumber Yard worker is responsible for sorting and racking lumber according to grade markings and size. They often operate a forklift or Industrial truck to assist in moving and loading materials and products.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Provide outstanding customer service

Answers questions, identify and direct customers to building materials and merchandise in the lumber yard

Load merchandise on to store delivery trucks for delivery or transfer

Assist with unloading deliveries, as necessary

Remove lumber from units and place boards in rack, according to grade and length

Reads work order, invoice, or follows oral instructions to determine materials or containers needing moved and/or loaded

Assist customers with loading purchased merchandise

Maintain the appearance of the yard and racks in an orderly and clean manner

Operate forklift or industrial truck to assist in loading or moving merchandise and materials

Complete daily forklift inspections

Adhere to Loss Prevention, inventory control, and compliance procedures

Safety awareness of anything in store that may be hazard to employees or customers

Effectively communicates customer issues and concerns to all applicable internal staff members

Additional duties, as assigned

REQUIREMENTS & QUALIFICATIONS:

Strong work ethic

Forklift experience is preferred

Ability to:

• Read and comprehend simple verbal or written instructions
• Effectively communicate with customers, management, and co-workers
• Demonstrate initiative and effective problem-solving skills within the scope of the position
• Work in a fast-paced environment

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation(s) may be made to enable individuals with a "legal" disability to perform the essential functions of this position. This position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, and climbing all day.

The employee must frequently lift and/or move items weighing up to 75 pounds.