Yard Worker

PURPOSE

The purpose of this role is to assist customers in locating and loading product, reviewing materials loaded against invoices or requisitions, moving product/materials throughout the yard, ensuring product/materials are well-stocked, performing routine yard cleanup, and adhering to safety procedures.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Assists customers in the location and loading of product.
• Reviews materials loaded against invoice or requisition; completes and routes paperwork appropriately.
• Moves product/material throughout the yard ensuring placement in correct areas.
• Ensures product/material is well stocked of inventory at all times.
• Performs routine cleanup of yard.
• Understands and observes all safety procedures and practices in order to prevent injury to self or co-workers; attends periodic safety meetings as required; may recommend changes to improve safety procedures.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Minimum Requirements

• High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED)
• Six months’ experience with performing these or similar tasks
• Or equivalent combination of training, education and experience
• OSHA Forklift Certification

Competencies

• Ability to operate motorized and non-motorized material handling equipment
• Knowledge of safety procedures while performing tasks
• Strong customer service skills
• Knowledge of company products/inventory available at work location
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions
• Read and understand invoices and requisitions

Work Environment / Physical Activity

• Primarily in an outdoor yard environment, subject to variations in temperature and weather, equipment noise and dust
• Able to lift and carry up to 25 pounds frequently and on occasion up to 80 pounds
• Able to physically operate forklift equipment (climb up and down into cab, twist torso for 360-degree visibility, use arms to operate controls)

Benefits

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About the Role

Builders FirstSource is America's largest supplier of building materials, value-added components, and building services to the professional market. As the #1 name in our industry, we help make the dream of home ownership more achievable every day. At BFS, you'll be equipped with all the tools, training, and resources you need, and you'll be empowered to try new things, gain new experiences, and build a career with unlimited horizons.