Lumber Yard Associate

Decatur

Thursday, 23 April 2026

Greet customers or professional contractors in a friendly manner upon entry into the yard or Home Retail Center. Load materials into customers' vehicles or on to company delivery vehicles, after validating type and quantity based on the record of the transaction from the company's point-of-sale system. Unload incoming freight, taking care not to damage the incoming goods or the equipment that belongs to the carrier. Operate forklift to merchandise and stock yard and warehouse. Accurately build loads and prepare materials for delivery before delivery takes place. Assist truck drivers in delivery of merchandise to homeowners and job sites using company equipment. Respond to customer inquiries regarding product selection, placement of orders, requests for prices and quotations, scheduling of deliveries and installations, and providing customer follow-ups as necessary. Responsible for maintaining inventory, product displays, and pricing labels within assigned area in regard to merchandising standards by stocking, facing, straightening, and cleaning or any other task necessary to maintain an organized, safe, and proper storage of inventory within lumberyard. Responsible for following and enforcing all safety rules and policies as outlined and communicated by management. Perform other assigned job duties and responsibilities as requested by the Yard Manager. Required Skills. Forklift experience preferred in many of the tasks. Will train the right candidate. Follow safety expectations set by company safety policies consistent with the storage, handling, and transport of materials. Regular, reliable, dependable attendance. Knowledge of building materials, applications, related equipment, and/or construction industry is desired, but not required. Strong communication skills (verbal and written) when dealing with vendors, customers, management, and team members. Ability to apply common sense understanding and carry out simple one or two-step instructions. Ability to provide professional customer service and work in a team-oriented environment. Qualifications. High school diploma or general education degree (GED).1 year of prior related work experience preferred. An acceptable driving record, valid state issued driver's license (Missouri locations require a Class E license). Highly organized with a strong attention to detail. Ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays. Successful applicants are subject to pre-employment drug testing, pre-employment background check and driver history checks in accordance with applicable federal and state law. Physical Requirements of Position. This position requires sitting, standing, bending, and walking most of the day. The physical demand of the position requires an individual to have the ability to bend, reach with hands and arms, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, and be able to frequently lift and/or move between 50 - 100 pounds. Must be able to work and tolerate adverse weather conditions. Please note that this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Pay Rate / Wages & Benefits$15 - $20 (Hourly Rate)Potential pay rate based upon region, experience, education, licenses and certifications. Pay Transparency: This compensation listed reflects the pay range or rate of pay reasonably expected for this posted position at the posted location or locations. If this opportunity includes multiple job levels, the pay information represents the minimum and maximum range for all levels in that job family. Actual pay is determined by several job-related factors permitted by law and relevant to the position, including, but not limited to, experience relative to the job, tenure, market level, pay at the location for this job, performance, schedule, and work assignment.

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