Zuern | Lead Yard Material Handler/Assistant Dispatcher
About The Position
Zuern Building Products is a family-owned and operated building material supplier and design company with a long-standing reputation for quality products, exceptional service, and strong community relationships. Guided by our commitment to "Building on Service," we take pride in helping our customers, supporting our team members, and building successful projects throughout the communities we serve. We are currently seeking a Lead Yard Material Handler/Assistant Dispatcher to join our team. This role is ideal for a motivated self-starter who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment, leading by example, and helping ensure our yard and dispatch operations run safely and efficiently each day.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent required; related education or building materials industry experience preferred.
- Previous lumberyard, construction materials, distribution, or logistics experience preferred.
- Strong work ethic with the ability to work independently and take initiative.
- Clean driving record required.
- Forklift certification or the ability to obtain certification.
- Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to multitask and prioritize work in a fast-paced environment.
- Willingness and ability to perform physical labor, including lifting up to 70 pounds and working in an active outdoor environment.
- Strong computer skills and attention to detail.
- The right candidate is self-motivated and eager to join a growing and dynamic company!
Nice To Haves
- Related education or building materials industry experience preferred.
- Previous lumberyard, construction materials, distribution, or logistics experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Support daily dispatch operations, including scheduling deliveries, returns, and route adjustments.
- Coordinate order pulling, staging, loading, and invoicing activities to support on-time deliveries.
- Serve as a communication link between sales, dispatch, drivers, and yard personnel.
- Assist with receiving, inventory management, cycle counts, and material transfers.
- Help maintain a safe, organized, and secure yard environment.
- Verify order accuracy and ensure quality standards are met before loading.
- Assist customers with material loading and product pickup.
- Provide coverage for dispatch and yard operations as needed.
- Support and mentor team members while promoting safe work practices and operational excellence.
Benefits
- Family-valued culture
- Competitive pay
- Career Growth
- Medical, Vision, and Dental coverage
- Health Savings & Flex Plan
- 401k & Roth plans with company match
- Profit sharing Program
- Company paid life insurance policy
- Voluntary short term disability and life insurance
- Paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
