Forklift Operator/ Yard Associate

McCoy’s Building Supply • Brenham, TX

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Yard Crewmember assists customers in the lumberyard, operates a forklift, stocks products, and provides general store support. The role has no supervisory responsibilities. The position is full time, with a starting pay of $17 per hour, at 1803 U.S. Hwy. 290 East, Brenham, TX 77833.

Requirements

• Ability to carry out a series of instructions without constant supervision.
• Ability to remain professional and courteous at all times.
• Knowledge of weight distribution and loading patterns.
• Ability to adjust machine or vehicle controls quickly and repeatedly to exact positions.
• Must complete all company training and certification requirements for equipment use, including obtaining McCoy’s forklift certification.
• Forklift operator certification.
• Successful completion of on-the-job training, including levels 1 and 2 of the positional training offered.
• Able to stand and move around the yard and warehouse for prolonged periods.
• Must use the three-point hold when getting into trucks or forklifts.
• Able to lift up to 80 pounds at times, occasionally lift or move up to 100 pounds, and push or pull 50-pound loads.
• Ability to perform repetitive movements over long periods.
• Must be able to work in various types of weather.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or equivalent is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Greet customers as they enter the yard.
• Safely and accurately load and unload products into customer, vendor, and company vehicles.
• Respond to customer questions about products and promptly inform store management or a supervisor of customer complaints or requests.
• Move, stock, and rearrange building materials in the yard, warehouse, and interior of the store.
• Perform routine forklift safety checks according to company guidelines.
• Maintain the cleanliness and appearance of the lumberyard and warehouses by stacking products squarely and picking up bands, chocks, and trash.
• Verify that customer or vendor tickets match the merchandise being loaded.
• Cover exposed materials when required to prevent weather damage.
• Cut lumber and related materials as requested by customers.
• Operate a forklift.
• Attend store meetings and training sessions.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed