Yard Worker Yard/Warehouse

About the role

Under direct supervision, you will perform a variety of yard activities including operating a forklift to move product and material throughout the yard. This position also involves providing customer service to customers.

Responsibilities

• Assist customers in the location and loading of product.
• Review materials loaded against invoice or requisition; complete and route paperwork appropriately.
• Move product/material throughout the yard ensuring placement in correct areas.
• Ensure product/material inventory is well stocked at all times.
• Perform routine cleanup of yard.
• Understand and observe all safety procedures and practices to prevent injury to self or co-workers; attend periodic safety meetings as required; may recommend changes to improve safety procedures.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED) and six months’ experience performing these or similar tasks; or equivalent combination of training, education, and experience.
• OSHA Forklift Certification required.
• 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.
• Ability to read and understand invoices and requisitions.

Work Environment & Physical Activity

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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

Benefits

Builders FirstSource offers competitive, affordable benefits designed to make life better for you and your family. Our goal is to provide great plans that help you and your family live happier, healthier, and more secure lives.

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