Yard Worker / CDL Driver

COVENTRY LUMBER•West Haven, CT

87d•Onsite

About The Position

Finetco is a family-owned construction design and supply corporation with locations in Coventry, Rhode Island; Wareham, Massachusetts; and West Haven, Connecticut. We are dedicated to providing high-quality building products to a wide range of clients, including builders, contractors, architects, and large construction companies serving both the commercial and residential construction industries. Our investment matches our commitment to quality and exceptional customer service in our employees. We recognize that our success depends on the knowledge, experience, and dedication of our workforce, and we take pride in developing a knowledgeable and experienced team. The Yard Worker / CDL Driver is a versatile, cross-functional position responsible for supporting the daily operations of the yard, warehouse, and delivery department. This position is designed to provide flexibility across the branch and will rotate between responsibilities based on daily business needs, staffing requirements, delivery schedules, and operational priorities. The employee will be responsible for safely operating company vehicles, including flatbed delivery trucks and box trucks when needed, while also assisting with general yard and warehouse operations. When not assigned to deliveries, the employee will support the yard team by pulling customer orders, operating forklifts, loading and unloading materials, staging deliveries, restocking inventory, and maintaining a clean and organized yard. This position requires an individual who is willing and able to work across multiple areas of the operation rather than being assigned exclusively to driving or yard duties. The successful candidate will demonstrate flexibility, dependability, strong teamwork, attention to safety, and the ability to transition between responsibilities as business needs change.

Requirements

Valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) appropriate for the vehicles operated.
Clean and acceptable driving record in accordance with company requirements.
Ability to meet all applicable DOT/FMCSA requirements for the position.
Previous experience operating commercial vehicles.
Ability to safely operate or learn to operate a forklift.
Ability to lift and carry building materials weighing up to 80 pounds.
Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
Ability to read delivery tickets, customer orders, invoices, and other work-related documents.
Ability to work independently while also functioning effectively as part of a team.
Flexibility: Ability to rotate between driving, delivery, yard, warehouse, forklift, order-pulling, and material-handling responsibilities based on company needs.
Safety: Strong commitment to safe driving, material handling, equipment operation, and compliance with company safety requirements.
Reliability: Dependable attendance and ability to report to work prepared to perform whichever operational assignment is needed that day.
Customer Service: Professional and courteous interaction with customers, contractors, vendors, and other members of the public during deliveries and pickups.
Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively with Yard, Warehouse, Delivery, Sales, and Management teams.
Attention to Detail: Ability to accurately pull orders, verify delivery materials, inspect vehicles, secure loads, and complete required documentation.
Physical Ability: Ability to safely perform physically demanding yard, warehouse, loading, unloading, and delivery duties.
Lift and carry materials weighing up to 80 pounds.
Load and unload lumber and building materials.
Stand, walk, bend, stoop, reach, climb, and work around vehicles and equipment.
Safely operate forklifts and commercial vehicles.
Work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
Enter and exit delivery vehicles repeatedly throughout the workday.
Secure and inspect loads.
Perform repetitive lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling activities.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in a warehouse, lumberyard, construction supply, delivery, or similar environment preferred.
Previous experience delivering lumber or building materials.
Flatbed delivery experience.
Experience operating a boom truck or other material-handling equipment.
Forklift certification or significant forklift experience.
Knowledge of lumber and building materials.
Experience working in a lumberyard, building supply company, warehouse, or construction environment.
Familiarity with delivery documentation and commercial vehicle inspection procedures.
Basic computer skills and ability to learn company operating systems.

Responsibilities

Safely operate company delivery vehicles, including flatbed trucks and other commercial vehicles, as assigned.
Operate company box trucks and other non-CDL delivery vehicles when business needs require.
Complete deliveries to customers, jobsites, vendors, and other designated locations.
Safely transport lumber, building materials, appliances, and other company products.
Secure all loads properly before leaving the facility and throughout transportation.
Inspect vehicles before operation and report any safety, maintenance, or mechanical concerns immediately.
Complete required vehicle inspection documentation.
Follow all applicable DOT, FMCSA, company, and safety requirements applicable to the assigned vehicle.
Maintain a valid CDL and any required endorsements, medical certification, or other qualifications necessary to operate assigned commercial vehicles.
Follow established delivery routes, schedules, and procedures.
Verify delivery materials against delivery tickets, invoices, or other documentation before departing.
Safely unload materials at customer locations using appropriate equipment and procedures.
Obtain required delivery documentation, signatures, or confirmations as applicable.
Communicate delivery issues, delays, damaged materials, customer concerns, or other problems to the appropriate Supervisor or Manager.
Maintain professional and courteous interactions with customers, contractors, vendors, and members of the public.
Maintain the cleanliness and general condition of assigned company vehicles.
Pull customer orders accurately and efficiently.
Retrieve lumber and building materials from storage areas using forklifts and other approved equipment.
Stage customer orders in designated areas for pickup or delivery.
Load and unload company vehicles and vendor trucks.
Assist with receiving and organizing incoming materials.
Restock lumber and building materials in designated storage locations.
Move and organize inventory throughout the yard and warehouse.
Assist with covering, stacking, leveling, and properly storing materials.
Operate forklifts and other material-handling equipment safely when trained and authorized.
Assist Yard Leads and other operations employees with daily assignments.
Help maintain an organized and efficient yard layout.
Assist with inventory counts and identifying misplaced, damaged, or low-stock materials.
Maintain clean, accessible, and debris-free work areas.
Read customer orders, work orders, delivery tickets, and other documents to determine materials required.
Accurately pull lumber, building materials, and other products for customer orders.
Verify quantities, sizes, product types, and other order details before staging or loading materials.
Properly stage completed orders for customer pickup or delivery.
Assist in preparing special orders and materials for scheduled deliveries.
Report shortages, damaged materials, or discrepancies to the Yard Lead or Branch Manager.
Load customer and company vehicles in accordance with established procedures.
Properly distribute and secure materials to ensure safe transportation.
Safely unload materials at customer locations and within the yard.
Use forklifts and other equipment to move heavy or oversized materials.
Follow proper lifting and material-handling techniques.
Take appropriate precautions to prevent damage to products, vehicles, property, and equipment.
Assist other employees with loading and unloading when necessary.
Follow all company safety policies, procedures, and PPE requirements.
Maintain a safety-first approach while driving, loading, unloading, and performing yard duties.
Operate forklifts, trucks, tools, and other equipment only when properly trained and authorized.
Complete required equipment and vehicle inspections.
Report unsafe conditions, accidents, injuries, equipment problems, or property damage immediately.
Maintain compliance with applicable OSHA, DOT, FMCSA, and company safety requirements.
Ensure materials are stored and handled in a manner that does not create safety hazards.
Maintain clean and accessible work areas, loading areas, aisles, and driveways.
Assist with maintaining the cleanliness and organization of the yard and warehouse.
Remove debris, trash, damaged materials, and other obstacles from work areas.
Assist with sweeping, cleaning, organizing, and general facility maintenance as needed.
Keep tools, equipment, and materials in their designated locations.
Assist with maintaining the appearance, safety, and functionality of the yard.
Report maintenance concerns involving buildings, vehicles, forklifts, equipment, or other company property.
Rotate between delivery, yard, warehouse, and material-handling responsibilities based on company needs.
Be prepared to transition from driving responsibilities to yard or warehouse duties as daily schedules change.
Assist other departments and employees when operational needs require.
Support the Yard Lead and Branch Manager in maintaining efficient daily operations.
Adapt to changes in delivery schedules, weather conditions, customer demand, staffing, and workload.
Demonstrate a team-oriented approach and willingness to perform tasks outside of primary driving responsibilities.
Maintain a safe and professional driving record.
Safely and efficiently complete assigned deliveries.
Accurately pull and stage customer orders.
Properly load, secure, transport, and unload materials.
Maintain company vehicles and equipment in a clean and safe condition.
Support yard and warehouse operations when not assigned to driving duties.
Demonstrate flexibility and willingness to rotate responsibilities based on company needs.
Maintain a clean, organized, and safe yard.
Follow all company policies, procedures, and safety requirements.
Communicate operational concerns promptly to the appropriate Supervisor or Manager.
Demonstrate reliability, accountability, professionalism, and teamwork.
Adhere to all approved Finetco policies, procedures, and safety requirements.
Maintain required CDL, medical certification, and other applicable credentials.
Complete required driver logs, vehicle inspection reports, delivery documentation, and other required records.
Complete required company training and certifications.
Review and acknowledge new or updated company policies, procedures, and training materials as requested.
Log in to the employee's personal ADP account at least three times per week from a work or personal computer to review and complete any outstanding items listed under "Things To Do."
Promptly complete required acknowledgments, forms, training, and other administrative tasks.
Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by management.