Lilian Lumber Co Home Center
Yard Associate
Full Time • Lilian Lumber Co Home Center
Benefits:
- Locally owned and operated
- Career Advancement Opportunities
- Employee discounts
- Opportunity for advancement
- Training & development
You might be a great fit if…
- You enjoy serving others as we would like to be served.
- Making the best even better.
- You enjoy making a difference in your community.
- You enjoy helping others.
- You enjoy working in teams.
- You're motivated to learn new skills.
Job Summary:
Yard associates are expected to maintain a positive representation of Lilian Lumber Co Home Center 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. They should be willing to continually learn and expand their knowledge of the retail industry. Their job will include, but is not limited to, the following responsibilities:
Responsibilities:
- Provide excellent customer service by assisting customers, both in person and on the phone, answering their questions, helping them find merchandise, and suggesting add-on sales that will help them complete their project. This may also include processing special orders.
- Create an inviting environment for customers by maintaining a clean and orderly lumberyard, which will include housekeeping tasks as needed.
- Notify customers of upcoming promotions and new products.
- Assist in taking regular inventory of stock.
- Assist with loading customer’s vehicles. Check invoices to make sure the correct products are loaded.
- Assist with daily upkeep and straightening of lumber stacks.
- Help yard staff with other tasks as needed.
- Be vigilant to identify shoplifters and other types of theft. Respond with appropriate action, according to store policy.
- Attend all staff meetings.
- Adhere to all store policies and safety standards.
Qualifications:
- Outstanding customer service skills and professional attitude.
- A working knowledge of the products in the store 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 and have the willingness to become a certified operator.
- Ability to lift up to 10lbs or more on a regular basis.
- Must have knowledge of building materials
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.
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
No matter who you are or where you call home, you add something powerful to any team you're on. Maybe it's a drive to achieve, a need to discover or create, or a desire to help others. As a part of our team, you'll use your unique talents, vision, and passion to help support our communities—through the best of times and the greatest challenges.
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Career Advancement Opportunities
Full-time and Part-time work
Locally owned and operated
Employee discounts