Lumber Associate

ACE Hardware (Niemann Foods) • Palmyra, MO

5d

About The Position

The Lumber Associate provides customer service and product knowledge while supporting sales, deliveries, merchandising, inventory, and shrink control. Duties include checking product quality, handling and unloading materials, keeping stock and the lumberyard organized, receiving products from approved vendors, and following store, department, and safety procedures. Depending on location, the role may include driving a two-ton truck on streets and highways and requires a CDL. The position has no supervisory responsibilities. Position requirements may vary by store location, and Niemann Foods Management may add to or change them at any time.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED, or one to three months of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to speak effectively with customers and associates.
• Basic math skills, including addition, subtraction, division, and multiplication.
• CDL license, depending on location.
• Good driving record, depending on location.
• Ability to regularly stand, walk, handle objects, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch, communicate, and lift or move up to 50 pounds; frequently perform overhead lifting, climb, and balance; and occasionally sit, crawl, and lift or move up to 100 pounds.
• Vision abilities include close, distance, peripheral, and depth perception, focus adjustment, and color distinction.

Nice To Haves

• Lumber business knowledge.
• Naturally friendly, smiles easily, and genuinely enjoys taking care of customers.
• Passion for the products sold.
• Self-motivated and high-energy.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent customer service.
• Know how to use products offered.
• Perform product quality assurance checks.
• Operate a two-ton truck on streets and highways, depending on location.
• Safely maneuver around the lumberyard and job sites.
• Hand-unload materials such as drywall, shingles, and plywood.
• Handle products properly.
• Promote and support established programs.
• Follow daily operational procedures to maintain stock levels, inventory, and cleanliness.
• Communicate with and receive products from approved vendors.
• Promote sales.
• Follow store and department policies and procedures.
• Follow safety policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care.
• Life insurance.
• Voluntary benefits.
• Paid time off.
• Retirement plans.
• Employee assistance program.
• DailyPay access to earnings.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED