R.P. Lumber Company Inc.
Employment Position - Yard Associate
R.P. Lumber Location: Iowa City, IA
Summary of Position A Yard Associate is responsible for ensuring each and every customer of R.P. Lumber Co. receives prompt and courteous service while fostering a culture of safety, accountability, and cleanliness at the location. Duties include proper storage of products, equipment maintenance, and participation in delivery operations—maintaining accuracy of product entering and leaving the yard, building loads for delivery, and assisting in the safe unloading and stocking of shingles, drywall, lumber, millwork, and other products. The direct supervisor of a Yard Associate is the Yard Manager.
Responsibilities
Greet customers or professional contractors upon entry into the yard or Home Retail Center.
Load materials into customers' vehicles or onto company delivery vehicles after validating type and quantity based on the transaction record from the point-of-sale system.
Unload incoming freight, taking care not to damage goods or carrier equipment.
Operate forklift to merchandise and stock the yard and warehouse.
Accurately build loads and prepare materials for delivery before shipment.
Assist truck drivers in delivering merchandise to homeowners and job sites using company equipment.
Respond to customer inquiries regarding product selection, order placement, pricing and quotations, scheduling of deliveries and installations, and provide follow‑ups as necessary.
Maintain inventory, product displays, and pricing labels within the assigned area in accordance with merchandising standards—stocking, facing, straightening, cleaning, and other tasks to keep the lumber yard organized, safe, and properly stocked.
Follow and enforce all safety rules and policies as outlined and communicated by management.
Perform other assigned duties and responsibilities as requested by the Yard Manager.
Required Skills
Forklift experience preferred; training will be provided to the right candidate.
Follow safety expectations set by company safety policies consistent with the storage, handling, and transport of materials.
Regular, reliable, dependable attendance.
Knowledge of building materials, applications, related equipment, and/or construction industry desired but not required.
Strong verbal and written communication skills when dealing with vendors, customers, management, and team members.
Ability to apply common sense understanding and follow simple one‑ or two‑step instructions.
Provide professional customer service and work in a team‑oriented environment.
Qualifications
High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
1 year of prior related work experience preferred.
Acceptable driving record and valid state‑issued driver’s license (Missouri locations require a Class E license).
Highly organized with strong attention to detail.
Ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays.
Successful applicants will be subject to pre‑employment drug testing, pre‑employment background check and driver history checks in accordance with applicable federal and state law.
Physical Requirements
Position requires sitting, standing, bending, and walking most of the day.
Ability to bend, reach with hands and arms, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, and frequently lift and move between 50–100 pounds.
Must be able to work and tolerate adverse weather conditions.
Pay Rate / Wages & Benefits $15 – $20 (Hourly Rate)
Potential pay rate based upon region, experience, education, licenses and certifications.
Pay transparency: This compensation listed reflects the pay range or rate of pay reasonably expected for this posted position at the posted location. Actual pay is determined by several job‑related factors permitted by law and relevant to the position, including, but not limited to, experience, tenure, market level, pay at the location, performance, schedule, and work assignment.
Benefits R.P. Lumber Co. offers the following opportunities and benefits to Full‑Time employees:
Competitive wages
Health / dental / vision / term‑life and short‑term disability insurance
Employer‑paid basic life insurance
Profit sharing / 401(k)
Paid time‑off & holidays
Employee merchandise discount
R.P. Lumber Co. offers the following opportunities and benefits to Part‑Time employees:
Competitive wages
Profit sharing / 401(k)
Paid time‑off
Employee merchandise discount
Candidates who meet our selection criteria will be contacted by phone or email for the next step in our hiring process.
Thank you for your interest in our position. We appreciate the time you have taken to apply with us.
R.P. Lumber Co., Inc. ("R.P. Lumber Co.") is committed to providing equal opportunity in all employment practices, including but not limited to selection, hiring, promotion, transfer, and compensation to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, ancestry, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability (physical or mental), genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
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Summary of Position A Yard Associate is responsible for ensuring each and every customer of R.P. Lumber Co. receives prompt and courteous service while fostering a culture of safety, accountability, and cleanliness at the location. Duties include proper storage of products, equipment maintenance, and participation in delivery operations—maintaining accuracy of product entering and leaving the yard, building loads for delivery, and assisting in the safe unloading and stocking of shingles, drywall, lumber, millwork, and other products. The direct supervisor of a Yard Associate is the Yard Manager.
Responsibilities
Greet customers or professional contractors upon entry into the yard or Home Retail Center.
Load materials into customers' vehicles or onto company delivery vehicles after validating type and quantity based on the transaction record from the point-of-sale system.
Unload incoming freight, taking care not to damage goods or carrier equipment.
Operate forklift to merchandise and stock the yard and warehouse.
Accurately build loads and prepare materials for delivery before shipment.
Assist truck drivers in delivering merchandise to homeowners and job sites using company equipment.
Respond to customer inquiries regarding product selection, order placement, pricing and quotations, scheduling of deliveries and installations, and provide follow‑ups as necessary.
Maintain inventory, product displays, and pricing labels within the assigned area in accordance with merchandising standards—stocking, facing, straightening, cleaning, and other tasks to keep the lumber yard organized, safe, and properly stocked.
Follow and enforce all safety rules and policies as outlined and communicated by management.
Perform other assigned duties and responsibilities as requested by the Yard Manager.
Required Skills
Forklift experience preferred; training will be provided to the right candidate.
Follow safety expectations set by company safety policies consistent with the storage, handling, and transport of materials.
Regular, reliable, dependable attendance.
Knowledge of building materials, applications, related equipment, and/or construction industry desired but not required.
Strong verbal and written communication skills when dealing with vendors, customers, management, and team members.
Ability to apply common sense understanding and follow simple one‑ or two‑step instructions.
Provide professional customer service and work in a team‑oriented environment.
Qualifications
High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
1 year of prior related work experience preferred.
Acceptable driving record and valid state‑issued driver’s license (Missouri locations require a Class E license).
Highly organized with strong attention to detail.
Ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays.
Successful applicants will be subject to pre‑employment drug testing, pre‑employment background check and driver history checks in accordance with applicable federal and state law.
Physical Requirements
Position requires sitting, standing, bending, and walking most of the day.
Ability to bend, reach with hands and arms, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, and frequently lift and move between 50–100 pounds.
Must be able to work and tolerate adverse weather conditions.
Pay Rate / Wages & Benefits $15 – $20 (Hourly Rate)
Potential pay rate based upon region, experience, education, licenses and certifications.
Pay transparency: This compensation listed reflects the pay range or rate of pay reasonably expected for this posted position at the posted location. Actual pay is determined by several job‑related factors permitted by law and relevant to the position, including, but not limited to, experience, tenure, market level, pay at the location, performance, schedule, and work assignment.
Benefits R.P. Lumber Co. offers the following opportunities and benefits to Full‑Time employees:
Competitive wages
Health / dental / vision / term‑life and short‑term disability insurance
Employer‑paid basic life insurance
Profit sharing / 401(k)
Paid time‑off & holidays
Employee merchandise discount
R.P. Lumber Co. offers the following opportunities and benefits to Part‑Time employees:
Competitive wages
Profit sharing / 401(k)
Paid time‑off
Employee merchandise discount
Candidates who meet our selection criteria will be contacted by phone or email for the next step in our hiring process.
Thank you for your interest in our position. We appreciate the time you have taken to apply with us.
R.P. Lumber Co., Inc. ("R.P. Lumber Co.") is committed to providing equal opportunity in all employment practices, including but not limited to selection, hiring, promotion, transfer, and compensation to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, ancestry, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability (physical or mental), genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
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