Lumber Yard Associate

Lumber Yard Associate

Pay: $18.47–$22.41 an hour.

This position reports to the General Manager, Assistant Manager, and Location Supervisor, and works closely with both internal and external customers.

• Safely, accurately, and efficiently load customer vehicles with orders of building materials.
• Ensure appropriate paperwork is completed as per company policy.
• Receive delivered inventory by properly inspecting paperwork for accuracy and depositing inventory in designated locations.
• Inspect stock and returned items to ensure salable quality.
• Put stock away in the correct location and neatly.
• Provide required paperwork for change orders.
• Complete inventory adjustments.
• Participate in inventory preparation and post procedures.
• Read and follow instructions on picking tickets.
• Open and close warehouse and yard when necessary.
• Complete Blue‑Volt training as required.
• Attend product knowledge meetings and stay current with product applications.
• Know product locations in the yard and warehouse and read measuring tape.
• Maintain forklift cleanliness and overall yard cleanliness.
• Adhere to company procedures, policies and protocols as set forth in the Employees Handbook.
• Wear high‑visibility safety gear and proper uniform.
• Perform daily lift inspections.
• Always look behind/honk horn when backing/rounding blind corners.
• Safely operate equipment.
• Report all accidents/incidents and damaged products promptly.
• Perform daily safety audits of forklift and report malfunctioning equipment.
• Keep aisles and exits clear.
• Attach red safety flag to over‑length product.
• Participate on safety committee if needed.
• Consistently follow safety protocols.
• Greet and assist all customers, share product knowledge, and pull orders for will calls.

• OSHA Certified forklift License preferred.
• Ability to speak, read, and write English.
• Knowledge of receiving/inventory control principles, practices, and protocols.
• Knowledge of dimension lumber and panel products and other building materials.
• Ability to read and interpret picking tickets and invoices.
• Ability to concentrate and attend to detail in a busy work environment.
• General knowledge and use of power tools.

• Must be able to lift up to 90 lbs.
• Must be able to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Ability to stoop, bend, and walk.