Lumberyard Material Handler

Job Overview

Lumberyard Material Handler – Support Residential Building Projects and Logistics Operations
Company: Home Improvement Outlet
Salary/Pay Rate: $25,000 - $35,000 per year (based on experience)
Location: West Monroe, LA
Job/Employment Type: Full Time
Schedule: Monday - Friday, Weekends
Project Scope: Residential Building Supplies and Lumber

About the role

You will play a foundational role in our daily operations by managing the flow of critical building materials for our residential customers. This position offers the chance to work in a high-energy, outdoor environment where your physical contributions directly support local construction and home improvement. As part of a family-owned team, you will receive hands-on training and the stability of a long-term career path.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate the efficient movement of lumber and building materials to meet daily customer and contractor needs.
• Execute the pulling and staging of complex orders to ensure accuracy for local delivery and pickup.
• Operate forklifts and specialized material-handling equipment safely following comprehensive internal training.
• Organize and maintain inventory levels across the lumberyard to optimize accessibility and workflow.
• Absorb and unload heavy materials from trucks and carts.
• Collaborate with delivery drivers to streamline loading dock operations and maintain strict turnaround times.
• Uphold rigorous safety standards and cleanliness protocols to ensure a hazard-free work environment for the team.

Requirements

• Ability to consistently lift and maneuver 50–75 lbs in an active, hands-on setting.
• Resilience and willingness to work outdoors in various weather conditions throughout the year.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Proven reliability and a strong work ethic as evidenced by past professional or personal experience.
• Capacity to follow complex safety instructions and work effectively within a team-oriented structure.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a lumberyard, warehouse, or construction labor role.
• Basic functional knowledge of residential building materials, including lumber grades and panel types.
• Prior experience operating heavy machinery or material handling equipment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Basic functional knowledge of residential building materials, including lumber grades and panel types.
• Prior experience operating heavy machinery or material handling equipment.

Benefits

• Bi-weekly pay cycle.
• Paid time off earned based on employment tenure.
• Comprehensive safety equipment and forklift certification training provided.
• Referral bonus program for recommending qualified candidates.
• Access to company events and a supportive, family-oriented work culture.

About Us

Home Improvement Outlet is a family-owned and operated building-materials retailer and lumberyard with strong community ties and a commitment to exceptional service. We provide the materials that build our region, treating every employee like a member of the family. Learn more at www.hioutlet.com.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Home Improvement Outlet is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender expression, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or any other status protected by law or regulations.