The Yard Person maintains the lumberyard. They load, unload, and store materials using a variety of equipment including forklifts, pallet jacks, etc. They also greet and serve yard customers and should be familiar with inventory, returns, and exchange policies. The Yard Person must perform all tasks with sufficient speed and accuracy to support store efficiency and a high level of customer service, and they will be required to help offload orders on deliveries.

DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES

Load and unload materials.

Take all necessary safety precautions when handling freight, tools, and equipment.

Store material in the correct location in the yard.

Assist customers in gathering and loading orders.

Keep the yard clean and the inventory neat and orderly.

Be familiar with the locations of all inventory and equipment.

Be familiar with the safe operation and maintenance of equipment, including a forklift, pallet jack, etc.

Assist customers in handling large or heavy items.

Be aware of theft and take action, in line with company policy, to report or discourage it.

Restock lumber bins, sheds, etc. when they are depleted.

Deliver purchases and/or pick up returned goods.

Receive incoming merchandise.





Check incoming merchandise against orders or invoices to identify damaged goods, shortages, and backorders.

Report any shortages, damaged goods, or backorders to your supervisor.

Work on special projects assigned by your supervisor after determining their priority in relation to your other responsibilities.

Work on additional duties and assignments as assigned by management.

QUALIFICATIONS

High School graduation or equivalent.

Ability to work a flexible schedule including weekends

Ability to communicate effectively with customers, management, and employees.

Ability to read and comprehend written and printed materials, as well as information presented in numerical form.

Ability to work co-operatively in a team setting.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Must be able to move materials weighing up to 100 pounds around the yard, placing them on or removing them from trucks, pallets, etc.

Pay: From $17.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits

- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Vision care

Experience:
- Customer service: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person

📌 Yard Person/Delivery Helper (South River)
🏢 Avalon Home Hardware Building Centre
📍 South River