Yard Associate, Building Materials

Clyde Companies•Idaho Falls, ID

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Sunpro is seeking a Yard Associate to join their team. This role is responsible for the safe, accurate, and timely assembly of orders, loading and unloading of building materials and products as specified by customer orders and Company standards. The company emphasizes employee value, community projects, and investment in team members, offering career growth, competitive salary, and benefits.

Requirements

Must be a minimum of 18 years old.
Maintain product knowledge on items carried in the store/yard.
Professional communication and interpersonal skills.
Strong customer service and problem-solving abilities.
Basic math and measurement skills.
Basic computer navigation skills.
Ability to effectively handle multiple tasks.
Provide regular and predictable attendance.
Demonstrate initiative and reliability with minimal supervision.
Safety conscious attitude.
Physical Work - Heavy: exerting up to 50 - 90 lbs. of force regularly.
Operate pallet jacks, hand trucks, and other yard equipment.
Repetitive motion associated with operating retail equipment.
Frequent bending, standing for extended periods, and lifting required.
Ability to communicate with customers and team members verbally.

Nice To Haves

Prior lumber yard experience a plus.

Responsibilities

Visualize, fulfill, and implement the company vision and core values.
Efficiently and accurately assemble and stage customer orders for delivery, inner-yard transfer, or customer pick-up.
Accurately check in delivery orders and verify products received.
Complete necessary paperwork for incoming/outgoing materials.
Keep management informed of any delays or out-of-stock items for orders.
Safely operate yard equipment, including power tools and forklift.
Perform routine pre and post inspections of equipment and inform supervisor of deficiencies.
Maintain necessary equipment logs.
Prioritize work activity according to business needs and supervisor direction.
Maintain storage areas, entry/exit points, and yard areas.
Assist customers with material pick-ups or returns.
Keep the lumberyard clean, well-organized, and safe.
Deliver materials to commercial and residential customers, including loading and unloading.
Load lumber and other merchandise into customer vehicles.
Answer customer questions about merchandise and advise on selection.
Maintain a clean and professional working environment.
Attend and participate in all Company sponsored training programs.
Adhere to all safety protocols and Company policies and procedures.
Perform any other duties, responsibilities, or tasks as assigned.