Yard Specialist

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.