Marvin's Demopolis- Lumber Yard Associate - Part-Time

Responsibilities

• Greet customers or professional contractors in a friendly manner upon entry into the yard or warehouse.
• Operate forklift to merchandise and stock yard and warehouse.
• Assist truck drivers in delivery of merchandise to homeowners and job sites using company equipment.
• Load materials into customers’ vehicles or onto company delivery vehicles after validating type and quantity based on the record of the transaction from the company’s point-of-sale system.
• Develop thorough expertise related to operation of forklifts, warehouse lifts, pallet jacks, or other equipment utilized for product movement at the store.
• Unload incoming freight, taking care not to damage incoming goods or carrier equipment.
• Accurately build loads and prepare materials for delivery before delivery takes place.
• Identify product shortages and out-of-stocks and report to store management.
• Maintain yard and warehouse in a clean and orderly condition.
• Assist cashiers or other store personnel as requested when customers need help with items taken through the register, such as bagged goods or bulky items.
• Assist with contractor sales counter functions as necessary.
• Possess strong working knowledge of store security measures as they relate to delivery and yard operations.
• Ensure all equipment is in good condition and safe (ladders, forklifts, trucks).
• Follow company safety guidelines and basic safety practices at all times.
• Attend and participate in regular safety meetings with store associates.
• Prepare delivered inventory in a manner that best protects against loss and theft (proper banding and strapping, tarps as necessary, job site drops, etc.).
• Perform other duties similar to those above as assigned by the store manager's supervisor or other qualified corporate or platform representative.

Requirements

• Must be able to perform each duty and responsibility in a satisfactory manner.
• Forklift certification.
• Some delivery experience.
• Experience dealing with the public.
• Basic math skills and satisfactory reading, writing, and speaking skills.
• Knowledge of lumber, building materials, and material handling is preferred.
• Must be able to lift and load merchandise weighing up to 100 lbs. for various amounts of time.
• Must be able to place merchandise in locations above six feet in height, unload a delivery truck, climb a ladder, and maneuver safely at store, in yard or warehouse, and at job sites.
• High school diploma or equivalent is preferred.

Schedule

This is an hourly position (not exempt from overtime).