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Ace Hardware

Yard Associate

Ace Hardware, Heber Springs, Arkansas, us, 72545

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Job Title:

Lumber Yard Associate

Reports To:

Yard Manager

Location:

Heber Springs

Job Type:

Full-Time

Position Summary:

The Lumber Yard Associate is responsible helping customers, loading and unloading trucks, stocking material, delivering material, cleaning, organization.

Key Responsibilities: • Assists in gathering materials to build loads/orders • Assist truck drivers to load various building supplies onto trucks for delivery • Operate the yard forklifts once training and certification has been achieved • Help unload transport trucks with product for the store and yard • Be knowledgeable about all products stored in the yard • Practice proper material handling techniques to ensure minimal damage to yard inventory • Keep the yard area clean and presentable in appearance • Executes and understands the importance of time management, standards of operating procedures, owner's manuals and product/warning labels • Assists in keeping inventory stocked with proper materials

Operates with a strict awareness of all safety • Ensure proper loading, unloading, stacking, and storage of lumber and related products. • Assist team in maintaining accurate inventory records and assist with regular cycle counts. • A strong commitment to providing exceptional customer service is essential, as this role directly supports our goal of ensuring every customer has a positive and professional experience. • Additional duties may be assigned by manager or supervisor as needed.

Preferred Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent; additional vocational training or certifications a plus. Strong knowledge of lumber types, sizes, and grades. Proficient in forklift operation; current forklift certification preferred. Basic computer skills Ability to lift and move heavy materials (up to 100 lbs) and work outdoors in various weather conditions. Work Environment:

Primarily outdoors in a lumber yard setting. Exposure to varying weather conditions, dust, and noise. Frequent lifting, bending, and standing for extended periods. Schedule:

Full-time, typically Monday through Friday and every other Saturday (will be off another day during the week when working Saturday). Benefits

Paid time off Health insurance Dental insurance Vision insurance Life insurance 401(k) 401(k) matching Employee discount Other