What are the responsibilities and job description for the Yard Hand position at S.W. Collins Company Inc.?
Benefits:
- Simplified Employee Pension Plan (SEP - IRA)
- Earned Paid Leave
- Volunteer Paid Time Off
- Health insurance
- Opportunity for advancement
- Paid time off
- Training & development
- Vision insurance
- Wellness resources
- Bonus based on performance
- Company parties
- Competitive salary
- Dental insurance
- Employee discounts
- Flexible schedule
Yard Hand
Houlton, Maine | Full-Time
Build your career with a company that has been building Maine communities since 1844.
S.W. Collins Company is looking for a dependable, hardworking, and customer-focused Yard Hand to join our Houlton team. Our yard team plays an important role in keeping materials organized, customers taken care of, and our operation running safely and efficiently.
This is an active, hands-on position that is a great fit for someone who enjoys working outdoors, working with building materials, and being part of a team. If you take pride in a job well done and enjoy helping customers, we'd like to hear from you.
What You'll Do
- Load lumber, building materials, and other products for customers and deliveries.
- Assist contractors and homeowners with loading materials safely and efficiently.
- Receive, unload, organize, and stock incoming materials.
- Stage materials for customer pickup and delivery.
- Maintain an organized, clean, and well-stocked lumberyard.
- Operate forklifts and other material-handling equipment safely, following company procedures.
- Assist with inventory management and keeping products properly identified and stored.
- Help customers locate and select materials throughout the yard.
- Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
- Follow all company safety procedures and use appropriate personal protective equipment.
- Communicate professionally with customers, drivers, sales associates, and other members of the S.W. Collins team.
- Provide the legendary customer service our customers have come to expect from S.W. Collins.
- Work as part of a team to keep the yard, warehouse, and delivery operation running smoothly.
What We're Looking For
- A dependable team player with a positive attitude.
- Strong work ethic and willingness to learn.
- Good communication and customer-service skills.
- Ability to safely lift and handle lumber and building materials.
- Comfortable working outdoors in a variety of weather conditions.
- Ability to operate or learn to operate forklifts and other equipment safely.
- Someone who takes pride in keeping their work area clean, organized, and safe.
- Ability to work independently while also contributing to the team.
- Previous lumberyard, construction, warehouse, or building-materials experience is helpful, but we are willing to train the right person.
Why S.W. Collins?
At S.W. Collins, we're All In—for our customers, our coworkers, and the communities we serve. Since 1844, we've built our reputation by investing in people and providing the products, service, and expertise our customers depend on.
We believe in developing our Pioneers and providing opportunities to learn, grow, and advance within the Company. You'll have access to training and educational opportunities while working alongside a team that takes pride in what we do.
Full-time employees enjoy:
- Health insurance
- Company-provided Short-Term Disability & Long-Term Disability
- Dental & Vision Insurance
- Paid Time Off (PTO) & Earned Paid Leave (EPL)
- Seven Paid Holidays
- Flexible scheduling
- An unmatched retirement program
- Employee discounts
- Training and professional development opportunities
- Opportunities for advancement
- A team-oriented workplace where we believe work should be rewarding—and fun
Join a company where you're more than an employee. You're a Pioneer helping build people, projects, and communities.
S.W. Collins Co. is an Equal Opportunity Provider.
Salary : $16 - $18