Yard Associate (Forklift Operator) - Meridian, ID

Overview

Do you enjoy working with your hands, and breaking the boundaries of the traditional office job? Are you interested in a career with a family-owned company that is founded on growth, stability, and the idea that “nothing is impossible”? 84 Lumber is hiring immediately and has the career for you!

WHO IS 84?

84 Lumber is the nation’s largest privately held supplier of building materials, manufactured components and industry-leading services for single and multi-family residences and commercial buildings. With over 310 facilities and plans for even more locations, the opportunities to learn and grow with the company are endless. 84 Lumber is always looking for future leaders and takes pride in promoting nearly 100% from within. You can control your own destiny at 84 Lumber. If you invest in yourself, we will invest in you!

BENEFITS PACKAGE

• Paid Time Off (PTO), sick and personal days
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Holiday pay
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for medical and dependent care
• Annual profit sharing and 401(k) with employer match (based on company profits)
• Discounts on building materials and other retail partnerships

RECOGNITION & AWARDS

• Most Patriotic Companies by Newsweek, 2026
• Most Trustworthy Companies by Newsweek, 2026
• Largest Family Businesses by Forbes, 2026
• Top Private Companies by Forbes, 2025
• Best Large Employers by Forbes, 2025

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Building loads for delivery and unloading freight including lumber and building supplies
• Forklift training, certification, and operation
• Communicating delays or discrepancies with management
• Maintaining lumber yard and warehouse
• Other duties as assigned

PAY

$20/hour. Overtime paid at a rate of time and a half.

LOCATION

240 W Taylor Ave, Meridian, ID 83642

SCHEDULE

Monday - Friday 7AM-5PM

SCREENINGS

• Must authorize a background check
• Must pass urinalysis drug screening
• Must pass math assessment

Qualifications

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)

Skills

• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence and memos
• Write simple correspondence
• Effectively present information to others one-on-one
• Periodically lift up to 80 pounds

Requirements

• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence and memos; write simple correspondence; effectively present information to others one-on-one
• Periodically lift up to 80 pounds

Benefits

• Equal Opportunity Employer
• Affirmative Action Employer
• Committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities

Contact Information

To request reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, contact recruiting@84lumber.com.