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Material Handler / Yard Clerk - Building Materials / Lumberyard

Material Handler / Yard Clerk - Building Materials / Lumberyard

Charles Kirchner And Son IncPaxton, Illinois, US
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Description :

Our company is seeking a reliable and detail-oriented Material Handler to join our team. As a Material Handler, you will be responsible for ensuring that our customers receive a positive experience by properly loading their orders and staging and transporting materials for deliveries.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities of the Material Handler / Yard Clerk :

The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following :

  • Load materials into customers' vehicles or onto company delivery vehicles
  • Accurately build loads and prepare materials for deliveries in a timely manner
  • Carefully unload incoming freight
  • Safely operate forklift in accordance with OSHA and KBC standards
  • Work with team to schedule deliveries of materials to customers
  • Maintain clean and organized environment in lumberyard and storage buildings
  • Provide exceptional customer service, addressing any concerns or issues that may arise
  • Build relationships with customers, vendors and team members
  • Collaborate with other departments to ensure that all operations are running smoothly
  • Perform other assigned tasks as requested by leadership team when needed

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities) :

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Minimum of 1 year of experience in related field
  • Knowledge of building materials, applications, related equipment, and construction industry is preferred, but not required
  • Valid driver's license required (Class C license preferred, but not required)
  • Ability to effectively and professionally communicate with customers, vendors and team members
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
  • Ability to manage inventory and maintain accurate records
  • Knowledge of safety regulations and procedures
  • Ability to safely operate forklifts and other yard equipment
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple tasks simultaneously

    • Pay Scale : Up to $18.00 per hour based on experience

    Requirements :

  • Provide exceptional customer service to all customers.
  • Willingness to learn and develop product knowledge.
  • Proficient with handling cash transactions.
  • Accurately answering customer questions.
  • Order product for customers if needed, and complete special-order paperwork for product.
  • Order / purchase stock items or special-order material.
  • Maintain the proper amount of inventory (if responsible for ordering stock product).
  • Maintain a competitive price level for ordering responsibilities.
  • Occasionally walk the storeroom to help customers, clean, stock shelves, etc.
  • Must be able to figure material list and pricing on estimates per customer's request.
  • Maintaining cleanliness of work area.
  • Perform store maintenance and cleaning. (Sweep, dust, mop, take out trash, etc.)
  • Professionally handle complaints from customers, escalate when needed.
  • Efficiently and professionally process computer sales and charges.
  • Assisting customers who require materials from the yard, when called upon.
  • Be familiar with the location of store and yard inventory.
  • Lifting limitations : Minimum 100 Lbs.
  • Must be able to stoop and bend knees and arms without difficulty.
  • Adhere to all safety and health standards as established by OSHA and Kirchner Building Centers.
  • Other duties as assigned by Department Head, Manager, and / or Ownership.

    • Benefits :

  • 401(k) with Company match
  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Supplemental Insurance
  • Employee discount

    • Hours :

  • Monday to Friday; Rotating Saturday mornings; Closed Sunday
  • Full Time (40 hours per week, with the potential for overtime as business needs require)
  • Working Hours : 7 : 00am - 5 : 00pm (hours may vary by location / season; Saturday hours differ)

    • Experience :

  • Customer Service : 3 years (Preferred)
  • Building materials : 2 years (Preferred)

    • Language :

  • English (Preferred)

    • License / Certification :

  • Driver's License (Preferred)

    • Compensation details : 16-18 Hourly Wage

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