What are the responsibilities and job description for the Yard Associate | Palmer Lumber | Chehalis position at Lincoln Creek Lumber?
Lincoln Creek Lumber is a family-owned company that has served the communities of Lewis & Thurston Counties for over 100 years.
We are seeking a Load Builder to join our team at Palmer Lumber. In this role, you will be responsible for providing exceptional customer service by assisting customers in locating products and answering their questions. You will accurately build and organize loads based on purchase orders and invoices, ensuring they fit the truck used for deliveries and are arranged according to the order of use at the construction site. Additional duties include securely banding units, unloading deliveries, moving products to their designated locations, and maintaining the cleanliness of the yard.
- Outstanding customer service
- Willingness to listen to others
- Strong product knowledge
- Able to lift 100 lbs. without assistance
- 2 years forklift experience
- Team player
- Clear communication with customers, peers, and management
- Strong organization skills and attention to detail
- Excellent mental math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division)
- Able to work independently and manage time responsibly
- Punctual attendance of shifts
- Available to work flexible hours including days, evenings, weekends, and holidays
- Bilingual (Spanish) verbal and written strongly desired
- Pride in a job well done
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to stand for extended periods
- Flexibility to reach and bend while performing job duties
- Capability to lift 100 lbs. without assistance
Benefits:
- Medical/Rx
- Dental
- Voluntary Vision
- Life/AD&D Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Bonus based on sales generated by the Contractor Sales Team
- 401(k)
- Paid sick time: 1 hour per 40 hours worked
- Paid Vacation: First Year: 3.34 hours per month (40 hours per calendar year); Years 2-7: 6.67 hours per month (80 hours per calendar year); Years 8 : 10 hours per month (120 hours per calendar year)
- Holidays: Easter, Thanksgiving, Christmas, Employee Birthday
