The Home Store isn’t just a great place to shop—it’s a great place to work. Whether you're just starting out or bringing years of experience, you'll find opportunities to learn, grow, and make a meaningful impact every day. Working in the home improvement industry means more than fixing leaky faucets—it’s about helping people turn their houses into homes. At The Home Store, you’ll be part of a team that helps customers solve problems, bring their ideas to life, and create spaces where memories are made. You’ll gain valuable skills, work alongside a supportive team, and take pride in being part of a business that makes a real difference in the community. Ready to build more than just a career? Join us at The Home Store and be part of something special.

Benefits:

varies by location
Locally owned and operated
Career Advancement Opportunities
Employee discounts

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 Home Store 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.
Knowledge of point-of-sale systems in order to assist with price lookup, special orders, and order entry.
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.
Knowledge of effective sales methods and techniques.
Understand how to safely operate a forklift.
Ability to lift up to 100lbs on a regular basis.
Have a valid drivers license and a safe driving record

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.

Compensation: $15.00 per hour

The Home Store is your trusted, locally owned home improvement retailer with locations in Lamar and Burlington, Colorado. We proudly serve Eastern Colorado communities with personalized service, expert advice, and a commitment to quality.

With access to over 67,000 items through our warehouse, we offer an incredible selection of tools, hardware, home goods, and building materials to support everything from weekend projects to major renovations. Whether our customers are repairing a leaky faucet or building their dream deck, we're here to help make it happen.

At The Home Store, we believe in the power of hometown service backed by big-time resources. We’re more than just a store—we’re a team of problem-solvers, project supporters, and community builders.

Join us and be part of something meaningful—helping neighbors build better homes, stronger communities, and lasting memories.

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