What are the responsibilities and job description for the Yard Employee position at Bliffert Lumber?
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Bliffert Lumber is looking to hire an experienced lumber yard associate to its growing staff in Riverwest. If you are hardworking, positive and dedicated, Bliffert Lumber is an ideal place to display your talents.
Yard Location:
1014 E. Chambers St.
Milwaukee, WI 53212
Bliffert Lumber is a family owned and operated company serving Wisconsin for over 100 years. We offer competitive wages and benefits.
FULL-TIME BENEFITS:
- Competitive wages
- Paid vacation
- Paid Holidays
- 401(k), Safe Harbor, and Profit Sharing
- Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Primary Objectives of the Yard Associate
- Sort and rack lumber
- Handle stock, freight, and other materials
- Forklift operation
- Assist customers
Primary Responsibilities of the Yard Associate
- Sorting, stocking, and moving lumber and building materials
- Fill orders
- Loading supplies for customers
- Operate power tools, saws, and chainsaws
- Read special orders from sales people
- Read instructions from supervisors or sales people in handling customer requests and safety procedures in the workplace
- Read carefully the products labels, warnings, and directions posted in the products and warehouse
- Complete inventory sheets
- Read invoices and orders
- Read and follow work schedules
- Enter number entries in loading sheets
- Look in the charts for the weights of forklifts that can carry and lift
- May be responsible for lifting up to 125 lb
- Protect company values by keeping financial information and plans confidential
- Responsible for following and enforcing all safety rules and policies as outlined by and communicated by Bliffert Lumber management
- Act as our store’s representative and provides exceptional customer service
- Reports injuries immediately to Manager
- Additional job responsibilities to be determined by manager/foreman
Requirements of the Yard Associate
- Reports to the location manager/foreman
- Occasional local travel and delivery runs with company vehicle
- Lifting up to 150 lbs.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Weekend availability
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Milwaukee, WI 53212: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Experience:
- Forklift: 1 year (Required)
- Warehouse experience: 1 year (Preferred)
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Preferred)
Work Location: One location
