Yard Loader Part Time

Buchheit Family of Companies•Jackson, MO

About The Position

The Yard Loader is responsible for sorting and racking lumber according to grade markings and size. The role often operates a forklift or industrial truck to assist with moving and loading materials and products. It is a part-time, non-exempt position in the Retail Store department and reports to the Yard Foreman.

Requirements

Strong work ethic.
Ability to read and comprehend simple verbal or written instructions.
Ability to communicate effectively with customers, management, and co-workers.
Ability to demonstrate initiative and effective problem-solving skills within the scope of the position.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, stoop, and climb throughout the day.
Ability to frequently lift and/or move items weighing up to 75 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Forklift experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide outstanding customer service.
Answer questions and identify and direct customers to building materials and merchandise in the lumber yard.
Load merchandise onto store delivery trucks for delivery or transfer.
Assist with unloading deliveries as necessary.
Remove lumber from units and place boards in racks according to grade and length.
Read work orders or invoices, or follow oral instructions, to determine materials or containers that need to be moved or loaded.
Assist customers with loading purchased merchandise.
Maintain the appearance of the yard and racks in an orderly and clean manner.
Operate a forklift or industrial truck to assist in loading or moving merchandise and materials.
Complete daily forklift inspections.
Adhere to loss prevention, inventory control, and compliance procedures.
Maintain safety awareness and identify anything in the store that may be a hazard to employees or customers.
Effectively communicate customer issues and concerns to applicable internal staff members.
Perform additional duties as assigned.