Yard Hand​/Counter Sales

Company Overview

Mead Lumber Company, a leading provider of building materials for professional contractors, builders, and remodelers, operates over 50 locations across nine Midwestern states. 100% employee‑owned, the company ranks as the 12th largest building‑material supplier to professional builders in the U.S. We build a teamwork culture that values authenticity, collaboration, and daily growth.

• Employee Ownership: 100% employee‑owned with an ESOP that offers a financial future.
• Work‑Life Balance:
  Flexible scheduling options support your lifestyle.
• Career Growth:
  Ongoing learning, advancement opportunities, and professional development resources.

Primary responsibility is to deliver merchandise to customer jobsites and unload materials to the customer’s satisfaction. Load and unload trucks, organize the yard, assist with counter sales, and support yard operations.

• Learn company products, procedures, culture, and customer service philosophy.
• Load trucks according to the list of materials on the sales invoice.
• Deliver and unload materials to customers in a timely manner and to their satisfaction.
• Assist customers at the sales counter, answer basic product questions, and help process orders as needed.
• Support yard operations, including organizing materials, pulling orders, and maintaining a clean and safe yard.
• Maintain inspections of each vehicle driven to ensure safe operation.
• Accurately record all merchandise returns on a credit memo.
• Communicate clearly with customers and team members to ensure accurate orders and positive service experiences.
• Work collaboratively with the sales, yard, and delivery teams to meet daily operational needs.

• Valid driver’s license with a good driving record.
• Ability to operate a forklift (or willingness to be trained).
• Ability to drive a manual transmission.
• Strong customer service skills with a positive, helpful attitude.
• Self‑motivated, reliable, and able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Eagerness to learn company products and grow professionally.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work well as part of a team.
• Ability to follow directions and adapt quickly to new tasks.
• Physical ability to lift and carry up to 75 pounds consistently.

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans
• 100% Employer‑Paid Group Term Life, AD&D, and STD
• Additional Voluntary Life, AD&D, and LTD
• Paid Time Off & Holiday Pay
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k) Plan
• Scholarship & Tuition Assistance Programs
• Employee Assistance Program

Mead Lumber Company is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, sex, ethnicity, national origin, religion, gender, age, pregnancy, marital status, veteran’s status, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability, or any other protected basis prohibited by law.