Retail/Lumber Yard Associate

Sack Lumber Company•Ord, NE

7d•$17 - $19•Onsite

About The Position

Retail/Lumber Yard associates are expected to maintain a positive representation of Sack Lumber Company by providing an outstanding customer service experience consistent with company values. The primary role of an associate is to assist customers and maintain a clean and efficient lumberyard and store. They should be willing to continually learn and expand their knowledge of the retail lumber and building materials industry.

Requirements

Outstanding customer service skills and professional attitude.
Organized, self-starter who thinks independently and solves problems.
Strong math, reading, writing, and communication skills.
Knowledge of effective sales methods and techniques.
Understand how to safely operate a forklift.
Ability to lift up to 70lbs on a regular basis.

Nice To Haves

A working knowledge of common construction materials and methods is preferred

Responsibilities

Provide excellent customer service by assisting customers, both in person and on the phone, answering their questions, helping them find merchandise, and suggesting add-on sales that will help them complete their project. This may also include processing special orders.
Use of point-of-sale systems in order to assist with price lookup, special orders, and order entry.
Create an inviting environment for customers by maintaining a clean and orderly lumberyard and store, which will include housekeeping tasks as needed.
Notify customers of upcoming promotions and new products.
Assist in taking regular inventory of stock.
Assist with loading customer’s vehicles. Check invoices to make sure the correct products are loaded.
Assist with daily upkeep and straightening of lumber bins and store shelves
Help yard staff with other tasks as needed.
Attend all staff meetings.
Adhere to all store policies and safety standards.
Safe and secure delivery of materials to job sites.