Lumber Yard Material Handler

Company: Better Living Inc
Location: Troy
Posted on: January 27, 2023

Job Description:

Description: Better Living Building Supply, Charlottesville's premier lumber yard, in business since 1893, is seeking to hire motivated individuals to serve their customers. Our Lumber Yard Customer Service Associate position is a full-time position to provide customer service accurately and efficiently with the loading and unloading of all lumberyard related transactions. Ideal candidate would take pride in maintaining a clean and orderly appearance of the yard and racks. Must demonstrate good customer service and communication skills. E.O.E. Benefits include:

• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Long Term Disability Insurance (paid 100% by the Employer)
• Short Term Disability Insurance (Voluntary)
• Basic Life Insurance (paid 100% by the Employer)
• Voluntary (Buy-up) Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Accident Insurance
• Employee Purchase Dis
• 401K Retirement
• Profit Sharing Employer Contributions
• Drug free work place www.betterlivingvirginia.com Requirements: ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Acknowledge ALL customers in the yard within a timely manner
  • Team oriented, willing to build and work with others
  • Assist customers with loading of lumber and other various building materials
  • Display good judgment when making decisions and solving problems-always considering what is best for the customer
  • Restock lumber and building materials as needed, while communicating restock needs with the Yard Foreman and Purchasing Manager
  • Share information with others to help all associates learn and develop yard procedures and customer service skills
  • Assist with the unloading of incoming freight
  • Willingness to learn and adhere to all safety rules and regulations when operating saws, forklifts, and other equipment
  • Maintain a safe and clean work environment and demonstrate the utmost in safety around customers and other employees REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
    • Communicate professionally with customers and team members
    • Skilled at providing prompt, friendly and attentive customer service
    • Willing to learn all areas of the yard and help train others
    • Excellent communication skills, high attention to detail, and ability to multi-task
    • Ability and willingness to work flexible hours including evenings, weekends, and holidays to meet the needs of the business
    • Knowledge and experience operating saws, forklifts, and banders PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS (WITH OR WITHOUT ACCOMODATION)
      • Ability to walk and stand for an extended period
      • Ability to lift 90lbs required
      • Ability to bend / stoop repeatedly
      • Move and handle various building materials throughout the yard, which entails lifting and perform all functions as set forth ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:
        • May work inside in many different environments
        • May work outside in temperatures ranging from extreme heat to extreme cold
        • Hours consist of Monday - Friday 7am-4:30pm PI201424451

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