What are the responsibilities and job description for the Yard / Forklift Operator position at 84 Lumber Company?
The full-time Yard Associate will act as a material handler and forklift operator to build loads for deliveries while maintaining a safe, clean and well-organized lumber yard and warehouse. Duties include:
- Building loads for delivery and unloading freight including lumber and building supplies
- Forklift training, certification, and operation
- Communicating delays or discrepancies with management
- Maintaining lumber yard and warehouse
- Other duties as assigned
Additional Competencies
- Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos; write simple correspondence; effectively present information to others one-on-one
- Maintains lumber yard including keeping material well organized and safe
- Respond to inquiries from other associates
- Must be able to work 10-12 hours shift and periodically lift up to 80 pounds
LOCATION: 3147 Jim Christal Rd, Denton TX 76207
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
This position requires working in a highly precarious place near moving mechanical parts. This position requires working and being exposed to wet, humid, hot and/or cold weather conditions. This position is exposed to vibrations, potential risk of electrical shock, airborne particles, and chemicals.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Requires frequent standing, walking, hearing, use of hands and arms, grasping, handling, feeling, climbing, balancing, crawling, stooping kneeling, crouching, and lifts up to 80 pounds. Rarely this position will be sitting. Must be able to use a hammer.
POSITION TYPE/EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK:
This is a full-time position. Hours of work depend on hours of operations, willing to work 48 hours per week, for 10-12 hour shifts per day. May require working irregular and/or extended hours.
REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
84 Lumber is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.
Responsibilities
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence and memos; write simple correspondence; effectively present information to others one-on-one
Must be able to periodically lift up to 80 pounds
High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
Qualifications
High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
84 Lumber Company is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. 84 Lumber Company is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, contact recruiting@84lumber.com.
