Lumberyard

Kirchner Building Centers•Princeton, IN

1d•$16 - $19•Onsite

About The Position

The Material Handler / Yard Clerk assists customers with loading materials, keeps the yard organized, handles materials safely, and supports daily operations. The role combines physical labor and customer service, including accurately pulling, loading, staging, and transporting materials for deliveries, maintaining inventory, and keeping the yard clean and efficient. The position also includes store and yard customer support, order and pricing assistance, cash and computer sales processing, inventory-related tasks, and other duties assigned by leadership. The employer is a family-owned lumberyard focused on quality building materials, customer service, and a welcoming community atmosphere. The position is full-time at 40 hours per week, with potential overtime as business needs require; part-time hours are also available. The schedule is Monday through Friday, with rotating Saturday mornings and Sundays closed. Working hours are generally 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., though hours may vary by location and season and Saturday hours differ.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years old.
High school diploma or equivalent.
At least 1 year of experience in a related field.
Valid driver’s license required; a Class C license is preferred but not required.
Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with customers, vendors, and team members.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Ability to manage inventory and maintain accurate records.
Knowledge of safety regulations and procedures, including OSHA and Kirchner Building Centers standards.
Ability to safely operate forklifts and other yard equipment.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
Ability to handle cash transactions and process computer sales and charges.
Ability to figure material lists and pricing for estimates.
Ability to lift a minimum of 100 pounds.
Ability to stoop and bend knees and arms without difficulty.
Willingness to learn and develop product knowledge.
Adhere to applicable safety and health standards.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of building materials, their applications, related equipment, and the construction industry.
Three years of customer service experience preferred.
Two years of building materials experience preferred.
English language proficiency preferred.
Driver’s license listed as a preferred qualification in the experience section; the posting separately states that a valid driver’s license is required.

Responsibilities

Load materials into customers’ vehicles and company delivery vehicles.
Accurately build loads and prepare materials for deliveries in a timely manner.
Carefully unload incoming freight.
Safely operate forklifts in accordance with OSHA and Kirchner Building Centers standards.
Work with the team to schedule customer deliveries.
Maintain a clean and organized lumberyard and storage buildings.
Provide customer service, address concerns, and professionally handle complaints, escalating when needed.
Build relationships with customers, vendors, and team members.
Collaborate with other departments to support smooth operations.
Assist customers with materials from the yard and help customers in the storeroom when needed.
Answer customer questions, develop product knowledge, and order products or stock items as needed.
Complete special-order paperwork and order or purchase special-order materials.
Maintain appropriate inventory levels when responsible for ordering stock product, and maintain competitive pricing for ordering responsibilities.
Figure material lists and pricing for estimates at customers’ request.
Process computer sales and charges efficiently and professionally, and handle cash transactions.
Maintain cleanliness of the work area and perform store maintenance, including sweeping, dusting, mopping, and taking out trash.
Know the locations of store and yard inventory and maintain accurate inventory records.
Perform other duties as assigned by the department head, manager, or ownership.