Yard Associate

RP Lumber•Silvis, IL

4d•Onsite

About The Position

R.P. Lumber is hiring a Yard Associate for its lumberyard at 1301 First Ave, Silvis, IL 61282. This hands-on, on-site outdoor role involves accurately loading customers and company trucks, keeping the yard safe and organized, and helping drivers unload building materials. The position reports to the Yard Manager and may include riding along on local deliveries. Forklift experience is helpful, and training is available.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Valid driver’s license and an acceptable driving record.
Reliable attendance.
Ability to communicate clearly with customers, teammates, and managers.
Ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays.
Ability to work outdoors in changing weather.
Ability to perform essential physical functions, with or without reasonable accommodation, including sitting, standing, walking, bending, reaching, climbing or balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and frequently lifting or moving 50 to 100 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Forklift experience; training is available.
About one year of related yard, warehouse, or building-materials experience.
Knowledge of lumber and construction products.

Responsibilities

Greet contractors and homeowners when they enter the yard.
Load customer vehicles and company trucks after checking the ticket against the product.
Answer basic questions about products, orders, pricing, and delivery timing.
Keep assigned yard areas stocked, faced, priced, clean, and safe.
Unload incoming freight without damaging the product or carrier equipment.
Operate a forklift to stock and merchandise the yard and warehouse.
Build accurate delivery loads before trucks leave.
Ride along on deliveries to help unload and stage product at homes and jobsites.
Follow and help enforce company safety rules.
Perform other duties assigned by the Yard Manager.