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Currently seeking to fill (1)full-time position for Lumber Yard Associate. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
-Load & unload materials
-Identify & assist customers with information and help in gathering and loading orders.
-Keep the yard clean and the inventory neat & orderly.
-Be familiar with the location(s) of all inventory and equipment.
-Receive incoming materials.
-Gather and load materials for outgoing deliveries.
-Assist customers in handling large or heavy items.
-Restock lumber bins, sheds, etc. when they are depleted.
-Be aware of theft and take action, in line with company policy, to report or discourage it.
-Work on additional duties and assignments as assigned by management.
Qualifications:
-Must be able to lift 50lbs or more.
-Must have valid drivers license.
-Must be able to communicate effectively with customers, management and employees.
-Ability to work a flexible schedule including evenings and weekends.
Essential Skills
- Reading text
- Document use
- Numeracy
- Writing
- Oral communication
- Working with others
- Problem solving
- Decision making
- Critical thinking
- Job task planning and organizing
- Finding information
- Computer use
- Continuous learning
- Significant use of memory
Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
- Forklift Operator Certification
Additional Skills
- Customer service skills
- Build pallets
- Ship orders
Specific Skills
- Stack goods
- Pick orders and stock
- Load, unload and move products and materials by hand or with basic material handling equipment
- Sort goods
- Maintain and organize inventory
Work Setting
- Warehouse
- Retail and wholesale distribution centre
- Lumber/forestry industry
Vehicle, Machinery and Equipment Experience
- Strapping machines
- Pallet lifters
- Light trucks
- Dollies and hand trucks
- Reach trucks
Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities
- Fast-paced environment
- Repetitive tasks
- Handling heavy loads
- Physically demanding
- Attention to detail
- Bending, crouching, kneeling
Security and Safety
- Driving record check (abstract)
Own Tools/Equipment
- Steel-toed safety boots
Weight Handling
- Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)
- More than 45 kg (100 lbs)
Work Site Environment
- Outdoors