Lumber Yard Associate

Position Title: Lumber Yard Associate/Non CDL Driver Store: Watertown

White’s Lumber, Inc. is an EOE, including disabled and veterans

Reports to: Yard Foreman Date:

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Hours: Minimum of Thirty Five Hours. Flexible to the needs of Whites Lumber, Inc. Must be able to work weekends as needed.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: High School Diploma or G.E.D. The individual must be able to lift at least One Hundred Pounds. Possess a valid Driver’s license recognized by the State of New York. Able to tolerate and function in diverse seasonal climate changes.

GENERAL SUMMARY: Perform custom service related activities: Loading customer vehicles, restocking inventory, verify customer is receiving correct product and quantity. Maintain good housekeeping in yard, warehouse, and vehicles.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Adherence to all safety regulations.
• Being familiar with the grades, dimensions, and species of lumber in stock, and other merchandise stored in the yard or warehouse.
• Wait on customers, stock merchandise, keep yard clean by picking up trash, bands, lumber covers, and keep materials/products in a neat and orderly fashion

GENERAL DUTIES:

• Perform daily inspections on forklifts as required by OSHA and the Department of Transportation..
• Operate forklifts in a safe and efficient manner at all times.
• Maintain neat and clean appearance.
• Attend all meetings as requested.
• Use proper material handling techniques to reduce damage to goods and personal injury.
• Be able to tolerate and function in diverse seasonal climate changes.
• Attend/Participate in in-service training and Safety meetings.
• Report any safety issues to immediate supervisor.
• Store materials in their proper location.
• Load vehicles with the specified materials and quantities listed on sales receipt.
• Notify sales person of any items not shipped due to inventory shortages.
• Insure quantities and products to be loaded match sales receipt.
• Wait on customers, stock merchandise, keep yard clean by picking up trash, bands, lumber covers, and keep materials/products in a neat and orderly fashion.
• Assume other duties as workload and need dictate.
• While assigned to gate, check all incoming and outgoing vehicles as per gatehouse procedures.
• Adhere to all company policies and practices as outlined in the handbook.

Position Title: Lumber Yard Associate/Non CDL Driver

Job Description (cont.) Page 2

Non CDL Driver Duties:

• Perform daily inspections on vehicles as required by OSHA and the Department of Transportation.
• Complete Driver inspection reports
• Maintain maximum security for merchandise loaded on the vehicle.
• Keep vehicle in a neat and orderly fashion, clean at least once a week
• Accurately assemble and properly load merchandise for delivery.
• Operate vehicle in a safe and efficient manner at all times.
• Convert orders to Sales.
• Collect money on all C.O.D. orders, obtain authorization to leave material at site for non collectible COD’s.
• Notify sales person of any items not shipped due to inventory shortages.
• Insure quantities and products to be delivered match delivery order.

Physical Demands: Lift/Carry

Stand F (Frequently) 10 lbs or less F (Frequently)

Walk F (Frequently) 11-20 lbs F (Frequently)

Sitting F (Frequently) 21-50 lbs F (Frequently)

Handling / Fingering F (Frequently) 51-100 lbs O (Occasional)

Reach Outward F (Frequently) Over 100lbs O (Occasional)

Reach Above Shoulder O (Occasional) Push / Pull

Climb (Ladder) O (Occasional) 12 lbs or LessF (Frequently)

Crawl R (Rarely)13-25 lbs O(Occasionally)

Squat or Kneel O (Occasional) 26-40 lbs O(Occasionally)

Bend O (Occasional) 41-100 lbs O(Occasionally)

N (Not Applicable) Activity is not applicable to this occupation.

O (Occasionally) Occupation requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0-2.5 hrs/day)

F (Frequently) Occupation requires this activity from 33% -66% of the time (2.5-5.5 hrs/day)

C (Constantly) Occupation requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5 hrs/day)

Position Title: Lumber Yard Associate/Non CDL Driver

Job Description (cont.) Page 3

Work Environment:

Outdoors, will be subjected to the various climate changes during the course of a year.

The Company has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisor as deemed necessary.

I have read the above job description and understand my duties and responsibilities. I also understand that it may be reviewed and updated at least annually.

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Signature Date

*External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled as defined under the Americans With Disabilities Act, must be able to perform the essential job functions (as listed) either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation to be determined by management on a case by case basis
White’s Lumber, Inc. is an EOE, including disabled and veterans. White's provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, religion, disability, sex, gender identity, veterans status, marital status or any other protected class status or activity.
Advancement Opportunities:

• Will assist individuals in obtaining CDL license if so desired. With experience in the Building Materials industry, an individual will have opportunities in becoming inside sales associate.

Benefit Conditions:

• Waiting period may apply

COVID-19 Precaution(s):

• Remote interview process
• Personal protective equipment provided or required
• Plastic shield at work stations
• Social distancing guidelines in place
• Sanitizing, disinfecting, or cleaning procedures in place

Work Includes

• Weekends
• Holidays

Pay frequency:

• Every week

Management:

• Key Leader

Employees working per shift:

• 6 - 10

Typical end time:

• 6PM

Typical start time:

• 7AM

This Job Is:

• A job for which military experienced candidates are encouraged to apply
• A “Fair Chance” job (you or the employer follow Fair Chance hiring practices when performing background checks)
• Open to applicants who do not have a college diploma

Work Remotely

• No

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $15.00 - $17.50 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $15 - $18