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Lumber Yard Associate

MARV'S TRUE VALUE
Princeton, MN Full Time
POSTED ON 10/8/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/3/2027

Lumber Yard AssociateMarv’s True Value – Princeton, Minnesota

Overview

Join the team at Marv’s True Value, a local business with 60 years of history serving the Princeton area and surrounding communities! Since 1966, Marv’s has been rooted in tradition while continuing to build for the future. As an employee-owned company, our team takes pride in providing knowledgeable service, quality products, and a great experience for our customers.

We are looking for a dependable and motivated Lumber Yard Associate to become an important part of our team. In this fast-paced, customer-focused position, you’ll help keep our lumber yard operating safely, efficiently, and accurately while providing outstanding service to both contractors and homeowners.

As a Lumber Yard Associate, you’ll be responsible for handling lumber and building materials, loading customer orders, receiving inventory, operating material-handling equipment, and maintaining a clean and organized yard. Whether you have previous experience or are looking to develop your skills, we are willing to train the right person who has a strong work ethic and a desire to learn.

Duties & Responsibilities

  • Safely load and unload lumber and building materials using forklifts, clamp trucks, pallet jacks, cranes, and other material-handling equipment.
  • Pick, stage, and prepare customer orders accurately and efficiently.
  • Assist customers with loading materials and provide friendly, helpful service.
  • Maintain an organized and clean lumber yard to ensure materials are easily accessible.
  • Assist with shipping and receiving by verifying shipments against purchase orders and delivery documents.
  • Operate heavy equipment responsibly and safely while loading, unloading, and moving materials.
  • Conduct inventory counts and help maintain accurate inventory records.
  • Inspect materials for damage and report discrepancies or concerns to the appropriate team member.
  • Work as part of a team to keep daily yard operations running smoothly.
  • Follow all company safety procedures and applicable OSHA standards.
  • Help maintain a safe, clean, and professional work environment for employees and customers.

Requirements & Qualifications

  • Previous experience in a lumber yard, warehouse, distribution, construction, or materials-handling environment is preferred but not required.
  • Ability to safely operate or learn to operate forklifts, clamp trucks, cranes, pallet jacks, and other material-handling equipment.
  • Strong work ethic and willingness to work as part of a team.
  • Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
  • Ability to safely lift and handle heavy materials repeatedly throughout the workday.
  • Basic math skills, including measuring, counting, and verifying quantities.
  • Ability to follow directions and established safety procedures.
  • Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
  • Customer-service mindset with a friendly and helpful attitude.
  • Previous shipping and receiving or inventory experience is a plus.
  • Equipment training will be provided to the right candidate.

Why Join Marv’s True Value?

At Marv’s, you’re more than just an employee—you’re part of an employee-owned company with a long history and a strong future. For 60 years, we’ve built our reputation by taking care of our customers and our community, and we’re looking for team members who want to be part of that tradition.

Rooted in Tradition. Built for the Future.

If you’re dependable, hardworking, enjoy working with your hands, and take pride in helping customers, we’d like to hear from you!

Apply today and become part of the Marv’s True Value team!

Pay: $22.22 - $29.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee discount
  • Health insurance
  • Paid sick time
  • Paid time off
  • Paid training

Work Location: In person

Benefits:

Health Insurance, Vacation & Paid Time Off, 401K Plan

Salary : $22 - $29

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