Job Summary:
The Lumber Yard Associate is an important part of the Sack Lumber team and plays a key role in serving our contractor and homeowner customers. This position is responsible for safely and efficiently handling lumber and building materials, preparing customer orders, loading and unloading deliveries, maintaining a safe, clean, and, organized yard, and providing friendly, helpful service to customers.
The ideal candidate is dependable, hardworking, safety-minded, and willing to learn. Previous lumber or construction experience is helpful but not required. We will train the right person.
Hours: M-F 8:00am-5:00pm, Saturdays 8am-noon on rotating basis
Responsibilities:
- Greet customers and provide friendly, helpful service.
- Pull, stage, and load lumber and building-material orders accurately and efficiently
- Load customer vehicles safely and help secure materials when appropriate. Check invoices to make sure the correct products are loaded.
- Operate forklifts and other material-handling equipment safely after receiving appropriate training
- Inspect materials for damage, defects, or quantity discrepancies and report problems to Yard Manager
- Assist with daily upkeep and straightening of lumber bins and store shelves. Cull inventory as needed/directed.
- Assist with inventory counts and maintaining accurate inventory
- Learn Point of Sale system and be able to assist customers inside the retail store.
- Attend all staff meetings.
- Adhere to all store policies and safety standards.
- Safe and secure delivery of materials to job sites.
Qualifications:
- Dependable and willing to work as part of a team.
- Strong work ethic and positive attitude.
- Ability to safely lift and move lumber and building materials.
- Organized, self-starter who thinks independently and solves problems.
- Ability and willingness to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
- Basic ability to read and understand measurements and written instructions.
- Previous experience in construction, lumber, building materials, warehousing, or material handling is preferred, but not required.
- Forklift experience preferred but not required.
- Must have valid US Driver's License and clean driving record for deliveries.
Build Your Community. Build Your Career. Build Your Future.
Since 1899, Sack Lumber has helped contractors and homeowners across Nebraska build the places where people live, work, and raise their families. We believe building a strong community starts with building a great team - and we need you!
At Sack Lumber, you’ll find a locally owned company with deep roots, a commitment to our customers, and a team that takes pride in doing things the right way. Whether you’re experienced in the lumber and building materials industry or looking for an opportunity to learn and grow in a new field, we offer meaningful work, a supportive team, and the opportunity to build a career you can be proud of.Join the Sack Lumber team and help us build the future - one customer, one project, and perhaps even one board at time!