Yard Associate

What You'll Do

• Provide friendly, professional service to customers, drivers, and contractors
• Absorb and assist customers with locating products and building materials throughout the yard or warehouse
• Help customers load and unload materials safely and efficiently
• Answer customer questions and direct inquiries to the appropriate team members when needed
• Ensure a positive customer experience through professionalism and teamwork
• Pull, stage, and prepare customer orders accurately and efficiently
• Receive, organize, and store building materials in designated yard and warehouse locations
• Assist with loading and unloading trucks, deliveries, and transfers
• Verify quantities and product accuracy before loading or shipment
• Support inventory organization and material flow throughout the facility
• Operate forklifts and other material handling equipment safely and efficiently (training and certification provided where applicable)
• Perform routine equipment inspections and report maintenance or safety concerns
• Follow all equipment operating procedures and company guidelines
• Maintain clean, organized, and professional yard, warehouse, and storage areas
• Monitor racks, storage locations, and work areas to ensure materials are safely stored
• Identify and report hazards, damaged materials, or unsafe conditions
• Follow all company safety policies, procedures, and PPE requirements
• Promote a safety-first culture and support overall operational excellence
• Work closely with yard personnel, warehouse staff, drivers, sales teams, and management
• Aid in supporting daily operational goals and customer service objectives
• Aid in additional yard, warehouse, and operational duties as assigned

What You'll Bring

• Strong customer service and communication skills
• Positive attitude and team-oriented mindset
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety
• Ability to work independently and in a fast-paced environment
• Basic math and measurement skills
• Strong work ethic and dependable attendance
• Experience in a lumberyard, warehouse, building materials, or construction environment
• Forklift experience or willingness to obtain certification
• Experience pulling orders and loading materials
• Familiarity with building materials and inventory handling practices
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, lift, and perform physical tasks throughout the shift
• Ability to safely operate material handling equipment
• May require overtime or weekend work based on business needs

What You'll Earn

• Retirement Benefits: 401k eligible with employer match
• Health Insurance: Medical insurance, prescription drug coverage, vision and dental benefits, as well as life and disability insurance
• Optional HSA/FSA Accounts
• Paid Time Off/Paid Sick Leave: Applicants can expect to accrue 10 days of paid time off during their first two years of service (3.08 hours accrued per pay period), increasing to 15 days (4.62 hours per pay period) in years 3–5, and 20 days (6.15 hours per pay period) after 6 or more years of service.
• Paid Holidays: The company recognizes 8 paid holidays and three floating holidays per year
• Legal assistance and identity protection
• Pet insurance
• Travel Assistance
• Identity Protection
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Wellness Programs

Salary Range

USD $18.00 - USD $22.00 /Hr.