Yard Crewmember/ Forklift Operator

McCoy's Building Supply - Fort Stockton, TX

Part-time - Entry Level

Fort Stockton, TX

Building Material and Garden Equipment and Supplies Dealers

About the position

The Yard Crewmember will assist customers in the lumberyard, operate a forklift, stock products, and provide general store support. This position involves greeting customers, loading and unloading products, responding to customer inquiries, and maintaining the cleanliness of the yard and warehouse. The role requires performing routine safety checks on forklifts and ensuring that all tasks are completed in a timely and professional manner.

Responsibilities

• Greets customers as they enter the yard.
• Loads and unloads products into customers, vendors, and company vehicles safely and accurately.
• Responds to customer's questions regarding products.
• Informs store management or supervisor of any customer complaints or requests in a timely manner.
• Moves, stocks, and rearranges building materials in the yard, warehouse, and interior of store.
• Performs routine safety checks on forklifts according to company guidelines.
• Maintains the cleanliness and appearance of the lumberyard and warehouses, by stacking products squarely and picking up bands, chocks, and trash.
• Verifies customer or vendor ticket matches the merchandise that is being loaded.
• Covers exposed materials, when required, to prevent weather damage.
• Cuts lumber and other related materials as requested by the customer.
• Operates a forklift.
• Attends all store meetings and training sessions.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Ability to carry out a series of instructions without constant supervision.
• Able to remain professional and courteous at all times.
• Knowledge of weight distribution and loading patterns.
• The ability to adjust the controls of a machine or vehicle quickly and repeatedly to exact positions.
• Must successfully complete all company training and certification requirements regarding equipment usage, including obtaining McCoy's forklift certification.

Nice-to-haves

• A high school diploma or equivalent is preferred.
• Forklift operator certification.
• Successful completion of on-the-job training; completing levels 1 and 2 of the positional training offered.