What are the responsibilities and job description for the Experienced Lumber Yard Load Builder / Forklift Operator position at NATIONS BEST HOLDINGS LLC?
Stocker/Load Builder – Weatherford, TX
Join Simms Lumber, a Nation’s Best Holdings, LLC company
Are you an experienced lumber yard professional with forklift skills and a passion for delivering exceptional service? Simms Lumber in Weatherford, Texas, is looking for a skilled Stocker/Load Builder to join our team.
We’re focused on people and relationships first and we’re passionate about customer service and continuous improvement. Are you looking to join a company that is focused on growth? If you enjoy working hard in a fast-paced environment, then join our growing team.
What’s It Like To Work for Nation’s Best?
- Teamwork: All of our positions, in all of our stores, are hands-on. We work together, whenever necessary, to ensure a positive customer experience every time, every day.
- Support: We have local resources and a Dallas Support Team to help you along the way and to partner on projects, as appropriate.
- Autonomy: We empower entrepreneurial spirit in all our associates.
- Relationships: We believe the core of our business is the relationships we build.
- Continuous Improvement: We are focused on continuous improvement, ensuring expertise and solid best practices are shared across all of our regions and stores.
- Efficiencies: We maximize efficiency through best-in-class technology and consistent business practices nationwide.
- Growth Mindset: We are focused on long-term growth, both in our associates and the company.
- Atmosphere: This is not a suit-and-tie environment. We roll up our sleeves and get the job done.
- Community Service: Our divisions and associates are committed to serving and contributing to the communities in which we live and work.
- Safety: We strive to provide a work environment that is safe and healthy for all of our associates and customers. We want everyone to go home in the same condition in which they came to work that day.
What You’ll Do as a Stocker/Load Builder:
- Verify the quality, accuracy and completeness of materials to ensure timely deliveries
- Organize and secure loads, adhering to strict safety standards
- Safely load and unload materials using forklifts and manual methods
- Provide exceptional customer service, assisting with material selection and safe loading
- Maintain an organized inventory by labeling and stocking materials efficiently
- Build and package loads for delivery, ensuring secure transport
- Work effectively outdoors in varying temperatures and weather conditions
- Complete required training promptly and apply the knowledge to daily tasks and responsibilities
- Perform additional duties as assigned to support yard operations
What You’ll Contribute to the Team:
- Construction or building material experience is highly preferred
- At least 2 years of forklift experience, particularly with loading lumber and building materials
- Ability to lift up to climb up and down ladders, reach, bend, twist, kneel, lift up to 100 lbs with assistance, handle large odd-shaped items and stock items in overhead areas
- Requires frequent standing and walking
- Ability to work outside in varying temperatures and weather
- Must be able to work a flexible schedule including Saturdays, nights and holidays to meet business needs
- Results-oriented with the ability to serve stores with humility and be a steward of Nation’s Best’s values
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment while remaining adaptable and flexible
- Strong interpersonal skills with a willingness to consistently provide superior customer service skills
