Building Materials Retail Associate

As a Building Materials Retail Associate at Mountain Hardware and Sports you'll be working in our outdoor yard or (shed) area helping customers locate and load up building materials (lumber, pipe, cement, etc.), filling propane tanks, and making cuts to lumber and other building materials. You'll assemble BBQs, patio furniture, snow blowers, and more, keeping our outdoor product selection ready for any season. This is an active role where you'll be lifting heavy items, operating machinery, and staying on your feet. If you’re someone who enjoys customer service, working outside with your hands, this position could be a great fit.

As a 100% employee-owned company, Mountain Hardware and Sports proudly offers stability, growth and a career path with generous industry-leading benefits.

Work location: on-site

Schedule: full-time (40hrs/week)

Duties and Responsibilities

*Responsibilities and tasks outlined in this document are not exhaustive and may change as determined by the needs of the company.*

• Greet and assist customers with finding products, answering questions, and providing detailed product knowledge
• Provide expert advice on selecting appropriate materials for specific projects
• Drive and operate forklift to load building materials safely into vehicles
• Drive and operate a work vehicle to deliver materials to customers' locations
• Perform cuts to wood and other materials using tools such as pipe threaders, propane pumps, panel saws, chop saws, and drills
• Assemble items such as BBQs, patio furniture, and snow blowers

Skills and Qualifications

• Must be able to work in the United States
• Must be at least 18 years or older
• Must be able to communicate effectively in English
• Must have ability to lift up to 100lbs
• Must have ability to use a ladder
• Must have the ability to work outdoors for 8 hours daily in varying seasonal temperatures
• Ability to use provided computer, programs, and technology-based equipment when needed
• Ability to perform duties in a fast-paced, confined environment while maintaining focus and efficiency
• Ability to multi-task

Benefits

• Paid Time Off (Vacation Pay)
• Paid Sick Leave (Sick Pay)
• Paid Meal Periods
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Health Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
• ESOP - Employee Stock Ownership Plan
• 401k with Employer Match
• Employee Store Discount
• Employee Referral Program
• Fitness Reimbursements
• Access to Ski California Gold Ski Pass Access (transferrable ski pass to be used at any California ski resort)
• Annual Reviews and Increases
• Christmas Bonus

Experience

• Customer service: 1 year (preferred)
• Building Materials / Lumber: 1 year (preferred)

License/Certification

• Valid Driver's License and willingness to make deliveries (required)
• Complete and pass DMV MVR report (required)

As a 100% employee-owned company, we’re more than co-workers—we’re a team of owners dedicated to supporting our community with quality products and friendly service. Through collaboration, openness, and a sense of belonging, we foster a workplace where careers thrive, differences are embraced, and our community impact makes us proud. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse, inclusive team.

Pay: $18 - $20 / hour

Pay:

• Other
• Bonus pay

Benefits:

• Paid time off
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Referral program
• Employee discount
• 401(k) matching
• Other

Job Type: fulltime

Education: No education required

Work location: On-site