What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lumberyard Outside Yard Worker position at Valley Building Center?
Person is responsible for help managing back-of-yard operations at a lumberyard, ensuring efficient customer service, load building, and inventory management. This role involves direct interaction with customers, coordinating material orders, and maintaining a well-organized and stocked inventory to support daily operations.Key Responsibilities:
- Customer Service: Engage with customers in-person to understand their needs, provide product information, and coordinate order fulfillment.
- Load Building: Accurately assemble and prepare customer orders, ensuring proper selection, stacking, and securing of lumber and materials for delivery or pickup.
- Inventory Management: Stock and organize lumber and materials in the yard, maintaining accurate inventory levels and ensuring a clean, safe, and accessible work environment.
- Order Coordination: Verify order details, confirm material availability, and communicate with Sales and delivery teams to ensure timely and accurate fulfillment.
- Equipment Operation: Safely operate forklifts, loaders, or other equipment to move, stack, and organize materials as needed.
- Yard Maintenance: Keep the lumberyard tidy, safe, and free of hazards, adhering to all safety protocols and operational standards.
- Team Collaboration: Work closely with front-end staff, delivery drivers, and management to streamline operations and resolve any issues promptly.
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
- Experience in a lumberyard, warehouse, or similar environment is a plus.
- Strong customer service and communication skills.
- Ability to safely operate forklifts or other material-handling equipment (certification may be required).
- Physical stamina to lift heavy materials (up to 50-100 lbs) and work outdoors in various weather conditions.
- Detail-oriented with strong organizational and time-management skills.
- Knowledge of lumber and building materials is an advantage.
Work Environment:
- Primarily outdoors in a lumberyard setting, with exposure to weather elements.
- Fast-paced environment requiring physical activity and multitasking.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $12.00 - $18.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Vision insurance
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Work Location: In person
Salary : $12 - $18