Job Description

Benefits:

Locally owned and operated
Career Advancement Opportunities
SIMPLE Retirement Savings Account
Health Insurance Reimbursement program
Bonus based on performance
Competitive salary
Employee discounts
Opportunity for advancement
Paid time off
Training & development

The Lumber Yard Associate is an important part of the Sack Lumber team and plays a key role in serving our contractor and homeowner customers. This position is responsible for safely and efficiently handling lumber and building materials, preparing customer orders, loading and unloading deliveries, maintaining a safe, clean, and, organized yard, and providing friendly, helpful service to customers.

The ideal candidate is dependable, hardworking, safety-minded, and willing to learn. Previous lumber or construction experience is helpful but not required. We will train the right person.

Hours: M-F 8:00am-5:00pm, Saturdays 8am-noon on rotating basis

Responsibilities:

Greet customers and provide friendly, helpful service.
Pull, stage, and load lumber and building-material orders accurately and efficiently
Load customer vehicles safely and help secure materials when appropriate. Check invoices to make sure the correct products are loaded.
Operate forklifts and other material-handling equipment safely after receiving appropriate training
Inspect materials for damage, defects, or quantity discrepancies and report problems to Yard Manager
Assist with daily upkeep and straightening of lumber bins and store shelves. Cull inventory as needed/directed.
Assist with inventory counts and maintaining accurate inventory
Learn Point of Sale system and be able to assist customers inside the retail store.
Attend all staff meetings.
Adhere to all store policies and safety standards.
Safe and secure delivery of materials to job sites.

Qualifications:

Dependable and willing to work as part of a team.
Strong work ethic and positive attitude.
Ability to safely lift and move lumber and building materials.
Organized, self-starter who thinks independently and solves problems.
Ability and willingness to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
Basic ability to read and understand measurements and written instructions.
Previous experience in construction, lumber, building materials, warehousing, or material handling is preferred, but not required.
Forklift experience preferred but not required.
Must have valid US Driver's License and clean driving record for deliveries.

Compensation: $16.00 - $18.00 per hour

Build Your Community. Build Your Career. Build Your Future.

Since 1899, Sack Lumber has helped contractors and homeowners across Nebraska build the places where people live, work, and raise their families. We believe building a strong community starts with building a great team - and we need you!

At Sack Lumber, you’ll find a locally owned company with deep roots, a commitment to our customers, and a team that takes pride in doing things the right way. Whether you’re experienced in the lumber and building materials industry or looking for an opportunity to learn and grow in a new field, we offer meaningful work, a supportive team, and the opportunity to build a career you can be proud of. Join the Sack Lumber team and help us build the future - one customer, one project, and perhaps even one board at time!

About Do it Best

Based in Fort Wayne, Ind., we are the only U.S.-based, member-owned, comprehensive and fully integrated hardware, lumber and building materials buying cooperative in the home improvement industry. With annual sales of nearly $5 billion, we are proudly serving thousands of member-owned locations throughout the United States and more than 50 other countries.

In addition to our low up-front prices, we provide our members with consistently high year-end rebates—more than $1 billion in the last decade—which enables them to reinvest in their stores by expanding merchandise selection through additional locations and making capital improvements.

We have a long-standing history of strength and stability, driven by our industry-leading lowest cost of operations—just 2.12% for the 2017 fiscal year. We continue to maintain the highest credit rating in our distribution channel.

Interested in joining our team? With a variety of different disciplines and opportunities to explore new roles, you can find a career with us that brings out the best in you. Visit www.doitbestcareers.com to learn more.

Industry

Wholesale & Distribution

Company Size

1,001-5,000 employees

Headquarters

Fort Wayne, IN

Year Founded

1945

Website

doitbestonline.com

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