Our company is seeking a reliable and detail-oriented Material Handler to join our team. As a Material Handler, you will be responsible for ensuring that our customers receive a positive experience by properly loading their orders and staging and transporting materials for deliveries.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities of the Material Handler / Yard Clerk:
The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:
- Load materials into customers’ vehicles or onto company delivery vehicles
- Accurately build loads and prepare materials for deliveries in a timely manner
- Carefully unload incoming freight
- Safely operate forklift in accordance with OSHA and KBC standards
- Work with team to schedule deliveries of materials to customers
- Maintain clean and organized environment in lumberyard and storage buildings
- Provide exceptional customer service, addressing any concerns or issues that may arise
- Build relationships with customers, vendors and team members
- Collaborate with other departments to ensure that all operations are running smoothly
- Perform other assigned tasks as requested by leadership team when needed
Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities):
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Minimum of 1 year of experience in related field
- Knowledge of building materials, applications, related equipment, and construction industry is preferred, but not required
- Valid driver's license required (Class C license preferred, but not required)
- Ability to effectively and professionally communicate with customers, vendors and team members
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to manage inventory and maintain accurate records
- Knowledge of safety regulations and procedures
- Ability to safely operate forklifts and other yard equipment
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
Pay Scale: Up to $18.00 per hour based on experience
