What are the responsibilities and job description for the Materials Handler/Yard Specialist position at Preston Feather Building Centers?
Yard and Warehouse Specialist
After 110 years in business, Preston Feather is still rapidly growing! We are a value-added distributor of lumber and specialty building materials for top architects and pro builders. We offer rewarding careers, compensation, and industry-leading training. Do you want a fast-paced job that impacts customer service? Can you handle inventory in a way that prevents accidents and ensures accuracy? Are you eager to learn about different construction materials? If you are seeking a career with growth opportunities, then a position at Preston Feather could be perfect for you!
As a Yard and Warehouse Specialist you are responsible for:
- Inventory management – unloading, receiving, labeling, and staging material
- Building and checking that loads going out for delivery are safe, secure, and correct
- Maintaining a high level of customer service. Assisting customers with material pick-ups, and answering any questions they have
- Providing superior customer service
- Collaborating with vendors, customers, and the entire Preston Feather team to create a positive customer experience
To succeed in this role, you must show that you can:
- Make safety the highest priority – ALWAYS
- Utilize critical thinking skills to safely build loads in a manner that is most efficient for the end user
- Be flexible and adapt to changing load schedules and operational business needs
- Communicate effectively and listen intentionally
- Work in a physically demanding setting. This includes year-round outdoor tasks. You will lift and load products weighing up to 100 pounds. Also, be prepared to walk and stand for long periods
As a Preston Feather team member, you can expect:
- A Monday–Friday work schedule (no nights or weekends)
- Competitive wages
- Continuous improvement culture
- Working closely with the entire Preston Feather team
- A training environment that encourages professional growth and development
- Employee Product Discount Program
- Annual Profit Sharing
- Annual Performance Appraisals
- Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- 401(k) with employer match
- Paid Time Off – 2 weeks PTO after 90 days
- 6 Paid Holidays
- Annual apparel and boot allowances
Required qualifications include:
- A high school diploma or equivalent and minimum 18 years of age
- Prior forklift experience required
- A chauffeur’s license is required, CDL preferred
All job offers depend on passing a background check (including MVR) and a drug test.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $19.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Profit sharing
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Salary : $19
