Yard Associate

Mead Lumber Company, is a leading provider of building products to professional contractors, and remodelers. We have 53 Operating locations across 9 Midwestern states. 100% employee-owned, we are the 11th largest building material suppliers to professional builders in the country. We continue to grow through acquisitions and are in search of driven individuals who desire an opportunity to grow and apply their skills to help us attain our goals.

Overview:
Primary responsibility is to receive building materials from vendors, put away, label and track special order materials entering and exiting the yard, stock product, keep yard clean and load customers in the yard. We are looking for a reliable, honest, hardworking team player. This exciting position in a fast paced, fun environment is waiting for you!

• Learn company products, procedures, culture, and customer service philosophy.
• Unload/Load customer orders accurately in accordance with paperwork/invoices.
• Organize, label, store materials in accordance with protocols.
• Safely operate equipment.
• Follow yard loading and delivery procedures.
• Accurately record all merchandise returns on a credit memo, put materials in designated return area and ensure return to vendor.
• Listen and work with customers to fulfill their daily needs.
• Maintain a clean working environment.

• Musts have a valid drivers license.
• Desire to learn and grow professionally.
• Ability to react quickly to problems and respond to them accurately and professionally.
• Ability to stand/walk for 4 -10 hours daily.
• Self-motivated and organized.
• High School diploma or GED required.
• Physical strength to lift and carry 50 pounds at times.
• Ability to stoop, kneel and crouch.

Once eligible, you will participate in our ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan), a unique benefit that can provide a financial source for your future/retirement that very few companies offer.

Mead Lumber considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, sex, ethnicity, national origin, religion, gender, age, pregnancy, marital status, veteran’s status, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability or any other protected basis prohibited by law.

An Equal Employment Opportunity Employer