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Yard Associate (50103)

Lincoln Creek Lumber
Chehalis, WA Full Time
POSTED ON 6/3/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/3/2026

About the Role

At Lincoln Creek Lumber, we take pride in creating a welcoming, knowledgeable experience for every customer who walks through our gates. As a Yard Associate, you're the heartbeat of that experience; guiding customers through their projects, loading their materials, and keeping our yard running safely and smoothly. If you love hands-on work, enjoy helping people, and want to grow your product knowledge every day, this is the role for you.

What You'll Do

  • Greet every customer with a smile and genuine willingness to help
  • Lead customers to products and provide expert guidance on their projects
  • Load lumber and yard products into customer vehicles and verify against their invoice
  • Inspect returns and create accurate return slips for cashiers
  • Handle customer complaints with empathy; escalate or document when needed
  • Hel unload deliveries and stock products in correct yard locations
  • Operate forklift and fill propane tanks
  • Maintain a clean, organized, and safe yard environment
  • Stay current on monthly ads and direct customers to specials
  • Wear a radio and communicate proactively with the team
  • Follow all safety procedures and recommend improvements
  • Support new hire training and attend monthly store meetings

Who You Are

A team player who takes customer service seriously. You don't avoid customers, you seek them out. When you don't know the answer to a question, you find someone who does and use it as a chance to learn. You're comfortable outdoors, take pride in your work, and understand that a well-run yard means a better experience for everyone.

Ready to Join the Crew?

We'd love to hear from you. Bring your work ethic, your curiosity, and your commitment to great service, we'll handle the rest.

Qualifications:

What We're Looking For

  • Outstanding customer service instincts
  • Product knowledge or a strong eagerness to learn on the job
  • Clear communication with customers, peers, and management
  • Strong organization skills and attention to detail
  • Reliable, punctual attendance and a team-first attitude
  • Availability - This position is Friday - Tuesday with Wednesday and Thursday off
  • Bilingual in Spanish (verbal and written) strongly desired

Physical Requirements

  • Ability to stand for extended periods
  • Flexibility to reach and bend throughout the shift
  • Lift 100 lbs. without assistance

Benefits

  • Medical/Rx
  • Dental
  • Voluntary Vision
  • Life/AD&D Insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • 401(k)
  • Paid sick time: 1 hour per 40 hours worked
  • Paid Vacation
    • First Year: 3.34 hours per month(40 hours per calendar year)
    • Years 2-7: 6.67 hours per month (80 hours per calendar year)
    • Years 8 : 10 hours per month (120 hours per calendar year)
  • Holidays:
    • Easter
    • Thanksgiving
    • Christmas
    • Employee Birthday

Salary : $17 - $18

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