Yard Person / Part-Time

Do you enjoy working with your hands, and breaking the boundaries of the traditional office job? Are you interested in a career with a family-owned company that is founded on growth, stability, and the idea that "nothing is impossible"? 84 Lumber is hiring immediately and has the career for you!

WHO IS 84?

84 Lumber is the nation's largest privately held supplier of building materials, manufactured components and industry-leading services for single and multi-family residences and commercial buildings. With over 310 facilities and plans for even more locations, the opportunities to learn and grow with the company are endless.

84 Lumber is always looking for future leaders and takes pride in promoting nearly 100% from within. You can control your own destiny at 84 Lumber. If you invest in yourself, we will invest in you!

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

Associate is responsible for building loads for deliveries. In addition, the Yard Person must maintain a safe, clean and well-organized lumber yard, load and unload lumber and/or building supplies, and operate a forklift. Duties include:

• Building loads for delivery and unloading freight including lumber and building supplies
• Forklift training, certification, and operation
• Communicating delays or discrepancies with management
• Maintaining lumber yard and warehouse
• Other duties as assigned

Additional Competencies

• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos; write simple correspondence; effectively present information to others one-on-one
• Maintains lumber yard including keeping material well organized and safe
• Respond to inquiries from other associates
• Must be able to periodically lift up to 80 pounds

PAY: $14.00/hour

LOCATION: 2906 W Miller Rd, Garland, TX 75041

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence and memos; write simple correspondence; effectively present information to others one-on-one
• Ability to work 10-12 hours shifts and lift up to 80 pounds
• Maintains lumber yard including keeping material well organized and safe
• Respond to inquiries from other associates

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

This position requires working in a highly precarious place near moving mechanical parts. This position requires working outdoors and being exposed to wet, humid, hot and/or cold weather conditions. This position is exposed to vibrations, potential risk of electrical shock, airborne particles, and chemicals.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Requires frequent standing, walking, hearing, use of hands and arms, grasping, handling, feeling, climbing, balancing, crawling, stooping kneeling, crouching, and lifts up to 80 pounds. Rarely will this position be sitting. Must be able to use a hammer.

POSITION TYPE/EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK:

This is a part-time position. Working from 12pm to 5pm.

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

High school diploma or general education degree (GED)

84 Lumber is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

• Build loads for delivery
• Load and unload lumber and building supplies
• Operates forklift
• Keeps management aware of any delays or discrepancies
• Keeps lumber yard clean, well-organized and safe

• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence and memos; write simple correspondence; effectively present information to others one-on-one.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding and carry out simple one or two-step instructions