Material Handler
Curtis Lumber Co, Inc. · New Hartford, NY · 6 days ago
Management$17–$18/hrFull-time
About the role
Founded in 1890, Curtis Lumber is a family‑owned and operated building materials retailer, one of the 100 largest and fastest‑growing in the nation. Employees enjoy competitive pay, excellent benefits, and ideal business hours that support a healthy work‑life balance. The company recognizes hard work and dedication and continually looks for ways to reward its team.
Yard Material Handlers provide exceptional customer service in the outdoor yard environment, using proper material handling practices and PPE to load, unload, and store material.
Responsibilities
- Inventory management and merchandising of product
- Safe and proper use of equipment and materials
- Work outside year‑round in a variety of seasonal weather conditions
- Provide customer service to customers
Requirements
- Ability to lift 50‑80 lbs regularly
- Ability to operate a propane forklift safely
- Must wear required PPE
- Building material product knowledge is a plus
Benefits
- Discretionary profit share after one year of employment
- Six paid holidays and PTO (immediate eligibility)
- Comprehensive benefit package – medical, dental, vision
- 401(k) with company match
- Bereavement pay
- Profit sharing
- 529 college savings plan
- Employee assistance program
- Tuition reimbursement
- Boot reimbursement
- Employee discount
- Community events
- Employee referral program
Pay
Starting wage range: $17‑$18 per hour, with annual performance‑based raises. Pay is issued weekly on Fridays.
Schedule
Full‑time position (40+ hours per week) with a consistent schedule and ideal retail hours.