What are the responsibilities and job description for the Materials Handler/Forklift Operator/Delivery Driver (Full Time) position at Harris Ace Hardware?
Materials Handler/Forklift Operator/F550 Delivery Driver (Full time)
Must successfully pass a pre-employment drug test.
MUST BE AT LEAST 18 YEARS OLD
AVAILABLE TO WORK MONDAY-FRIDAY ANY TIME FROM 7:00 AM-6:00 PM
ROTATING SATURDAY SCHEDULE - 8 AM-4:00 PM, CLOSED SUNDAY
Role Description
The role of this position is to build loads, load trucks (both company and customer vehicles), and assist with maintenance of an efficient, clean, safe, and well-operated lumberyard. As a key “point of contact” with customers, this position is charged with providing excellent customer service.
Scope of the Position
The position requires close cooperation with the Yard Foreman, Store Manager/Assistant Store Manager, drivers, and sales coordinators. Position includes working outdoors on uneven surfaces in hot and cold weather and occasionally in rain or snow.
Nature of the Position
Responsibilities expected of this position include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Meet and greet contractors and do-it-yourselfers while providing exceptional customer service by assisting with the selection and loading of materials
- Accurately pulls and stages materials to be picked up or delivered to ensure schedules are met
- Assist drivers with loading and unloading material for delivery and at job sites
- Maintain inventory in the yard by conducting cycle counts, keeping the yard organized, and ensuring the correct material is shipped and received
- Properly use and maintain all equipment
- Commit to continued learning on products, packages, procedures, and more
- Know and follow all applicable safety rules and procedures
- Know and follow all applicable rules and procedures regarding sales and inventory management
- Accurately distribute and place all specified building materials as indicated on the order ticket
- Responsible for having the pulled product neatly placed and appearing as orderly and presentable as possible
- Clean up and properly dispose of all debris
- Alert to things that need to be done and take initiative to see they get done
- Other tasks as directed by the Yard Foreman or other managers
Physical Demands
Qualifications of the ideal candidate include:
- Knowledge of all applicable building material products
- Previous experience in a customer service environment
- Ability to unload, transport and position all building materials as required:
- materials include 5-gallon pails weighing up to approximately 62 lbs.
- material bundles weighing upward of 115 lbs.
- Ability to follow all safe and applicable methods of transporting material from delivery vehicle, by way of stairways, elevators and boom operations, to the point of stocking/delivery
- Must be knowledgeable, trained, capable and licensed/certified to operate forklift equipment, if needed, often transporting heavy and awkward loads
- Strong communication skills
- Ability to work independently with limited supervision
- High school diploma or GED
- Valid and current driver’s license
Benefits
- Employee Discount
- Paid Training
- Medical, Dental and Vision
- Paid Time Off
