Yard Associate at Bliffert Lumber

Sun Prairie, Wisconsin, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

06 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

06 Jan, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Building Materials Knowledge, Measuring Skills, Time Management, Basic Math, Forklift Experience, Customer Service, Inventory Management, Safety Compliance, Power Tool Usage, Communication Skills, Organization, Problem Solving, Teamwork, Independence, Housekeeping, General Labor

Industry

Wholesale Building Materials

Description

Job Details Job Location: Sun Prairie - Sun Prairie , WI 53590 Position Type: Full Time Job Shift: Day Yard Associate Primary Objectives of the Yard Associate The Yard Associate will be engaged in loading, unloading, storing, transferring, and distributing materials such as lumber, millwork, sheet rock, insulation, and various other building materials in yard. Primary Responsibilities of the Yard Associate Work with Dispatch or store manager to keep up with the flow of the day, to keep the loads pulled and ready to be put on the trucks as they come back for their next runs. Maintain control over and help walk-in or pick-up retail customers and business to business customers. Receive and pull orders and credit returns with accuracy. Load and unload trucks and bunking materials correctly. Ability to recognize customer satisfaction and dissatisfaction with materials being loaded and resolving customer problems. Be able to perform general organization and housekeeping/landscaping of the yard. Be able to use power tools and saws safely, make rough cuts. Ability to communicate effectively with other store personnel, managers, and customers. Basic computer skills Ability to follow procedures and make them more efficient. Work well independently and in a team environment. Inventory Verifies that incoming materials are inspected, checked for damage, and counted for accuracy. Monitor inventory levels to ensure the proper stock of materials is maintained, coordinate with and keep Buyer up to date on what materials need to be purchased. Complete physical up to date inventory of stock merchandise in a regular cycle basis and year-end counts. Count and check the quality, quantity, and condition of all incoming and outgoing products. Ensure incoming and outgoing deliveries are consistent with purchase orders in quantity and quality prior to accepting delivery or unloading products off trucks or prior to loading trucks to go out for delivery. Report shortages and material issues to manager. Safety and Efficiency Maintain and keep the yard safe for customers and employees by following guidelines to make sure forklifts/trucks are maintained and make use of all provided safety equipment. Responsible for organized, safe and proper storage of all inventories. Responsible for the proper unloading of vendor trucks as well as the safe and orderly storage of products received, such as whether or not windows, doors etc needs to be hand unloaded or loaded or use forklift to unload or load plywood and lumber. Suggest changes in working conditions and use of equipment to increase efficiency. Ensure the safe and orderly receipt, storage, and delivery of all special items as appropriate. Comply with the safety and environmental programs, including DOT, OSHA, EPA and state and city ordinance requirements consistent with storage, handling, and transport of materials. Requirements of the Yard Associate Building materials knowledge Ability to read and use measuring materials Strong time-management skills Have an understanding of basic math. Ability to pass a background check, drug test. Valid Driver’s License Forklift experience, forklift certified will take preference. Able to lift up to 75lbs frequently, in a consistently safe manner. May have to help in the other two yards as necessary. Other reasonable directives, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice. Qualifications

Responsibilities

The Yard Associate is responsible for loading, unloading, storing, and distributing building materials while ensuring customer satisfaction. They will also manage inventory levels and maintain a safe and organized yard environment.