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Entry-Level Yard Help

Opti Staffing Group
Salem, OR Contractor
POSTED ON 8/3/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/2/2026
Yard Associate

Location: Brooks, OR & Silverton, OR - TWO OPENINGS!

Pay: $18-$20/hr. DOE

Schedule: Full-Time

Who We Are

We are a well-established building materials supplier dedicated to providing exceptional customer service and quality products to our community. We're looking for a dependable, hardworking individual who enjoys working outdoors, takes pride in staying organized, and thrives in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

What You'll Do

As a Yard Associate, you'll play a key role in keeping the yard organized, assisting customers, and ensuring materials are handled safely and efficiently.

  • Assist customers by loading materials safely and accurately
  • Pull and assemble customer orders for pickup and delivery
  • Receive, unload, and put away incoming inventory
  • Organize and maintain inventory throughout the yard
  • Verify outgoing loads for accuracy before delivery
  • Operate forklifts and other material handling equipment safely
  • Complete occasional local deliveries in non-CDL vehicles (under 26,000 lbs.)
  • Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment
  • Support other departments as needed and contribute to overall team success

What's In It for You

  • Stable, full-time opportunity with long-term growth potential
  • Variety in your day with both customer interaction and hands-on work
  • Supportive team environment that values hard work and collaboration
  • Opportunity to learn new skills across multiple areas of the business
  • Be part of a company that values reliability, teamwork, and excellent customer service

What You Need to Have

  • Positive attitude and willingness to learn
  • Strong work ethic and dependable attendance
  • Ability to work well independently and as part of a team
  • Excellent communication and customer service skills
  • Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety

The Musts

  • Ability to frequently lift and carry 50 lbs.
  • Comfortable working outdoors in varying weather conditions
  • Ability to perform basic math and measurements
  • Safe forklift operation or willingness to learn
  • Valid driver's license with a clean driving record
  • Flexibility to assist in different areas as business needs change

Preferred

  • Previous lumber yard, warehouse, construction, or building materials experience
  • Forklift experience
  • Experience loading materials and fulfilling customer orders
  • Delivery experience in non-CDL vehicles

Next Steps

Please respond with an updated resume!

Call Kacie at 971.246.8429 or Ricky at 971.246.8432 to schedule an interview!

Salary : $18 - $20

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