What are the responsibilities and job description for the Yard Associate position at Mead Lumber?
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Description
Company Overview: Mead Lumber Company is a leading provider of products for professional contractors, builders, and remodelers. With 50 operating locations across nine Midwestern states, we are proud to be 100% employee-owned and ranked as the 12th largest building material supplier to professional builders in the U.S. At Mead Lumber, we strive to create a team that works and succeeds together every day in an authentic, team-oriented setting.
Why Join Us?
Key Responsibilities
Once eligible, you will participate in our ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan), a unique benefit that can provide a financial source for your future/retirement that very few companies offer. We also offer our employees competitive pay as well as the benefits listed below:
Description
Company Overview: Mead Lumber Company is a leading provider of products for professional contractors, builders, and remodelers. With 50 operating locations across nine Midwestern states, we are proud to be 100% employee-owned and ranked as the 12th largest building material supplier to professional builders in the U.S. At Mead Lumber, we strive to create a team that works and succeeds together every day in an authentic, team-oriented setting.
Why Join Us?
- Employee Ownership: As a 100% employee-owned company, you will have a stake in our shared success.
- Work-Life Balance: Enjoy flexible scheduling options that support your lifestyle.
- Career Growth: We are committed to your professional development, providing ongoing learning and advancement opportunities.
Key Responsibilities
- Learn company products, procedures, culture, and customer service philosophy.
- Unload/Load customer orders accurately in accordance with paperwork/invoices.
- Organize, label, store materials in accordance with protocols.
- Safely operate equipment.
- Follow yard loading and delivery procedures.
- Accurately record all merchandise returns on a credit memo, put materials in designated return area and ensure return to vendor.
- Listen and work with customers to fulfill their daily needs.
- Maintain a clean working environment.
- Perform duties in ALL types of weather conditions.
- Other tasks as assigned.
- Must have a valid drivers license.
- Forklift experience preferred.
- Desire to learn and grow professionally.
- Ability to react quickly to problems and respond to them accurately and professionally.
- Ability to stand/walk for 4 -10 hours daily.
- Self-motivated and organized.
- High School diploma or GED required.
- Physical strength to lift and carry 50 pounds at times.
- Ability to stoop, kneel and crouch.
- Availability to work weekends.
- Prior building materials knowledge preferred.
- Must be reliable, punctual, team-oriented, and flexible.
Once eligible, you will participate in our ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan), a unique benefit that can provide a financial source for your future/retirement that very few companies offer. We also offer our employees competitive pay as well as the benefits listed below:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans
- 100% Employer Paid Group Term Life, AD&D, and STD
- Additional Voluntary Life, AD&D, and LTD
- Paid Time Off & Holiday Pay
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- 401(k) Plan
- Scholarship & Tuition Assistance Programs
- Employee Assistance Program