Yard Puller/Loader-Columbia

Mid-City Lumber LTD • Columbia, MO

11d • Onsite

About The Position

The Yard Puller/Loader is a high-energy, entry-level role responsible for manually moving materials, maintaining a clean and safe lumber yard, and assisting customers and delivery drivers with loading. The position also includes picking and staging orders, replenishing stock, and supporting receiving operations. Work takes place outdoors in all weather, and the role requires repeated lifting throughout an 8-hour shift. The posting describes 0–1 year of experience and notes that the position can be a steppingstone to forklift operation, counter sales, or CDL driving.

Requirements

• Ability to repeatedly lift 50–80 pounds throughout an 8-hour shift.
• Ability to work outdoors in heat, rain, and snow.
• Willingness to learn lumber species and dimensions.
• Ability to count pieces quickly and accurately.
• Polite, helpful communication with contractors and retail customers.
• Punctuality, particularly for the early morning rush.
• Complete a drug test within 72 hours of accepting the offer; refusal, a positive result for illegal drugs, or failure to complete the test may result in the offer being rescinded.
• Authorize a background check before the commencement date; employment is contingent on the investigation being satisfactory to Mid-City Lumber.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or GED.
• Forklift certification.

Responsibilities

• Assist contractors and retail customers by safely and efficiently loading lumber, shingles, and hardware into vehicles.
• Pull materials from pick lists and stage delivery loads, selecting the correct species, grade, and length.
• Keep the yard broom clean by removing banding, wood scraps, and trash; restack damaged boards and maintain neat lumber piles.
• Move materials from overstock areas to primary picking bins to replenish stock.
• Support the Receiving Clerk by spotting for forklifts, breaking down bundles, and hand-stacking individual boards when needed.
• Follow yard traffic patterns and wear required personal protective equipment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED