Yard Associate

Knecht Home Center of Gillette, a Mead Lumber Company, is a leading provider of building products to professional contractors, and remodelers. We have 52 Operating locations across 9 Midwestern states. 100% employee-owned, we are the 12th largest building material suppliers to professional builders in the country. We continue to grow and are in search of driven individuals who desire an opportunity to apply and strengthen their skills.

Overview:
Primary responsibility is to pull loads for delivery, stock product, keep yard clean, and load customers in the yard. This exciting position in a fast paced, fun environment is waiting for you!

• Learn company products, procedures, culture, and customer service philosophy.
• Provide the highest level of customer service to all customers.
• Pull stages according to picking documentation.
• Responsible for accuracy of loads.
• Organize, label, store materials in accordance with protocols.
• Safely operate equipment. Always wearing a seatbelt per company policy.
• Follow yard loading and delivery procedures.
• Accurately record all merchandise returns on a credit memo, put materials in designated return area and ensure return to vendor.
• Listen and work with customers to solve customer complaints.
• Maintain a clean working environment.

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends (Tues-Saturday Schedule)
• Desire to learn and grow professionally.
• Ability to react quickly to problems and respond to them accurately and professionally.
• Ability to stand/walk for 4 -10 hours daily.
• Ability to operate a computer and calculator.
• Physical strength to lift and carry 50 pounds at times.
• Ability to stoop, kneel and crouch.

• Strong attention to detail.
• Positive and energetic attitude.
• Basic computer skills.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Possess a high level of initiative.
• Possess excellent communication skills.

Once eligible, you will participate in our ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan), a unique benefit that can provide a financial source for your future/retirement that very few companies offer. We also offer our employees competitive pay as well as the benefits listed below:

• Employee Stock Ownership
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• 100% Employer Paid Group Term Life, AD&D, and STD
• Additional Voluntary Life, AD&D, and LTD
• Paid Time Off & Holiday Pay
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k)
• Scholarship & Tuition Assistance Programs
• Employee Assistance Program
• Merchandise Discounts

• Put People First
• Think Like an Owner
• Integrity
• Invest Where you Live
• Unmatched Customer Service
• Continuous Improvement

Mead Lumber considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, sex, ethnicity, national origin, religion, gender, age, pregnancy, marital status, veteran’s status, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability or any other protected basis prohibited by law.

An Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

This job description may not be inclusive of all assigned duties, responsibilities, or aspects of the job described, and may be amended at any time at the sole discretion of the Employer.