Yard Worker - Fort Collins, CO

The primary responsibility of Lumberyard Associate is to maintain customer service per company standards, the accurate and efficient loading and unloading of all lumberyard related transactions. Additionally,

Lumberyard Associates are responsible for maintaining the appearance of the yard and racks in an orderly and clean manner. Consistently demonstrate the highest level of ethical conduct when dealing with customers, team members and management.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

      Immediately greets customers

      Assist customers with loading of lumber and other various building materials.

      Displays good judgment when making decisions and solving problems-always considering what is best for the customer.

      Cooperate with others and work well as part of a team, for example actively participate in meetings, share ideas for improvement with management.

Restock lumber and building materials as needed, while communicating restock needs with the Yard Foreman and Purchasing Manager.

      Share information with others to help all associates learn and develop yard procedures and customer service skills.

      Assist with the unloading of incoming freight.

      Puts others needs and concerns ahead of their own when necessary or appropriate.

      Owns the problem-takes responsibility and action when necessary.

      Displays positive use of body language, verbal, and written communication when talking with customers, team members and management.

      Willingness to learn and adhere to all safety rules and regulations when operating saws, forklifts and other equipment.

      Maintains a safe and clean work environment and demonstrates the upmost in safety around customers and other employees.

      Able to communicate professionally with customers and team members.

      Skilled at providing prompt, friendly and attentive customer service.

      Willing to learn all areas of the yard and help train others.

      Proven track record of being a team player.

      Knowledge and experience operating saws, forklifts, and banders.

      Excellent communication skills, high attention to detail, and ability to multi-task.

      Ability and willingness to work flexible hours including evenings, weekends and holidays to meet the needs of the business

      Ability to walk and stand for an extended period of time  Ability to lift 901bs required.

      Ability to bend repeatedly.

      Move and handle various building materials throughout the yard, which entails lifting and perform all functions as set forth