Yard Associate, Building Materials

Sunpro Corporation•Grand Junction, CO

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Yard Associate, Building Materials is responsible for safely and accurately assembling customer orders and loading materials onto company and customer trucks. The role prepares orders for delivery, transfers, or customer pickup; handles incoming lumber deliveries; assists customers with pickups, returns, and merchandise questions; and maintains clean, orderly, and safe yard and storage areas. The associate may occasionally deliver materials in company vehicles and reports to the Dispatch Manager, Building Materials. The position is on-site and in-person in Grand Junction, Colorado, with an hourly pay range of $16.00–$20.00 depending on experience.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Experience operating a forklift and ability to obtain certification.
Valid driver's license with a good driving record.
Effective written and verbal communication skills.
Strong interpersonal and relationship skills.
Ability to meet performance objectives in a time-sensitive, quality-centered environment.
Initiative and reliability with minimal supervision.
Safety-conscious approach.
Ability to exert up to 75 pounds of force regularly.
Ability to perform repetitive motion associated with operating equipment and frequent bending, standing, lifting, and ongoing physical activity.
Ability to work with regular exposure to the elements.

Responsibilities

Assemble and stage customer orders accurately for delivery, inner-yard transfer, or customer pickup.
Complete necessary paperwork for incoming and outgoing materials and notify management of delays or discrepancies.
Safely operate yard equipment, including power tools and a forklift.
Conduct routine pre- and post-operation equipment inspections, maintain equipment logs, and report deficiencies to a supervisor.
Perform and prioritize work according to business needs and supervisor direction.
Maintain storage areas, entry and exit points, and yard areas; keep the lumberyard clean, organized, and safe.
Assist customers with material pickups and returns, answer merchandise questions, and advise on merchandise selection.
Unload supplier lumber deliveries and compare invoices with received items to verify shipments.
Load lumber and other merchandise into customer and salesperson vehicles.
Occasionally deliver materials in company vehicles.
Communicate courteously, effectively, and respectfully with customers, coworkers, and supervisors.
Follow company safety policies and guidelines and serve as a Safety Champion.
Follow company policies and procedures in the employee handbook.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Represent and implement the company vision and core values.