Lumber Yard Associate

Job Description

• Receive and evaluate quotes for applicable scopes and alignment with bid documents.
• Continually develop and maintain relationships with client and vendor base and assist in maintaining contact and relationship records of those clients and vendors.

• Maintain the lumberyard, ensuring the yard is clear of obstructions and organized at all times.

• Read and interpret work orders (typed, handwritten, electronic).

• Assist with routine cleaning of equipment and work area, this may include snow removal.

• Report any equipment and product deficiencies.

• Assist in the creation of proposals for simple Request for Proposal offerings.
• Assist the EBS team and coordinate with customers on submittals and purchase orders for upcoming jobs.
• Order in special order merchandise for upcoming jobs.
• Partner with Superintendents to ship material when needed.
• Distribute and invoice material to jobs.
• Review vendor invoices against purchase orders.
• Process sales and purchasing paperwork.
• Collaborate with vendors to continually learn more and cultivate long term relationships.
• Work at a high level and operate under a deadline driven environment.

• Handle required tasks in the office and on-site as part of Lumber Yard operations.

• Assist with various projects throughout the division as assigned by leaders.

• Assist in creating and maintaining a positive, rewarding work environment.

• Occasionally deliver small items in a pickup truck.

• Occasionally unload freight pallets utilizing a forklift.

• Check outgoing orders for accuracy.

• Pull together store items for shipment.

• Perform all other duties assigned and those that may be necessary to achieve company and departmental goals.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

No direct supervisory responsibilities.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Proven working experience in a lumber yard or the construction industry.
• Ability to work autonomously.
• Networking ability and demonstrated ability to establish and build client relationships.
• High level of attention to detail and cost analysis.
• Above average ability to read & interpret blueprints and specifications.
• Proficient use of computer and estimating software.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Must communicate well (written, verbal, and electronically) with clients, all levels of company staff, subcontracted vendors, and design professionals.
• Flexibility, winning spirit/attitude, tolerance for change.
• Exceptional knowledge of building products, construction details and relevant rules, regulations and quality standards.
• True desire to complete a project with conscious care, commitment and concentration.
• Stress Management.
• Ability to work well with diverse groups or individuals.
• Clean driving record.
• Regular and consistent attendance.

2-3 years of successful experience in a lumber yard or construction industry; strong working knowledge of office procedures; ability to effectively use and maintain office equipment.

Nice to Have: Associate’s degree.

• Do the Right Thing. Act Ethically. We are responsible for our words, our actions and our results.

• Build Relationships for Life. At Work. At Home. In the Community.

• Solve It. Deliver results through innovation, creative thinking, and problem solving.

• Have Fun. Perform at Your Best. Celebrate Successes.