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Yard Person

84 Lumber
Plainville, CT Full Time
POSTED ON 10/14/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/12/2026
Overview

Do you enjoy working with your hands, and breaking the boundaries of the traditional office job? Are you interested in a career with a family-owned company that is founded on growth, stability, and the idea that “nothing is impossible”? 84 Lumber is hiring immediately and has the career for you!

WHO IS 84?

84 Lumber is the nation’s largest privately held supplier of building materials, manufactured components and industry-leading services for single and multi-family residences and commercial buildings. With over 310 facilities and plans for even more locations, the opportunities to learn and grow with the company are endless.

84 Lumber is always looking for future leaders and takes pride in promoting nearly 100% from within. You can control your own destiny at 84 Lumber. If you invest in yourself, we will invest in you!

FULL SUITE OF BENEFITS!

  • PTO, sick and personal days
  • Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
  • Holiday pay
  • FSA medical and dependent care
  • Annual profit sharing and 401(k) with employer match (decided each year based on company profits)
  • Employee discounts and more!

Starting Pay: $17-$18/hr plus weekly OT (negotiable based on experience)

The full-time Yard Associate will act as a material handler and forklift operator to build loads for deliveries while maintaining a safe, clean and well-organized lumber yard and warehouse. Duties include:

Building loads for delivery and unloading freight including lumber and building supplies

Forklift training, certification, and operation

Communicating delays or discrepancies with management

Maintaining lumber yard and warehouse

Other duties as assigned

Responsibilities

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence and memos; write simple correspondence; effectively present information to others one-on-one

Must be able to periodically lift up to 80 pounds

High school diploma or general education degree (GED)

Qualifications

High school diploma or general education degree (GED)

84 Lumber Company is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. 84 Lumber Company is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, contact recruiting@84lumber.com.

Salary : $17 - $18

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