Benefits:

Locally owned and operated

Career Advancement Opportunities

Employee discounts

401(k)

401(k) matching

Flexible schedule

Health insurance

Paid time off

Profit sharing

Job Summary:

Yard associates are expected to maintain a positive representation of Tinklenberg Lumber & Hardware by providing an outstanding customer service experience consistent with company values. The main task of a yard associate is to assist customers and maintain a clean and efficient lumberyard along with loading/unloading trucks and trailers using equipment and safely handling building materials. Their job will include, but is not limited to, the following responsibilities:

Responsibilities:

Provide excellent customer service by assisting customers, answering their questions, helping them find merchandise.

Create an inviting environment for customers by maintaining a clean and orderly lumberyard, which will include housekeeping tasks as needed.

Assist in taking regular inventory of stock.

Assist with loading customer’s vehicles. Check invoices to make sure the correct products are loaded.

Assist loading trucks and trailers, using equipment to safely move building materials without causing damage.

Checking invoices to ensure products were delivered without damage.

Assist with daily upkeep and straightening of lumber stacks.

Help yard staff with other tasks as needed.

Adhere to all store policies and safety standards.

Qualifications:

Outstanding customer service skills and professional attitude.

A working knowledge of the products in the lumberyard with a willingness to continue to learn.

Organized, self-starter who thinks independently and solves problems.

Strong math, reading, writing, and communication skills.

Understand how to safely operate a forklift.

Ability to lift up to 80lbs on a regular basis.

Willingness to work mostly outdoors.

Goals:

Continually expand knowledge of all departments, both in the lumberyard and retail store.

Become a versatile employee, able to help in other areas as needed.

After enough experience, become a mentor to new employees and help them understand products and retail concepts.