Forslund Building Supply, a Nation's Best Holdings, LLC company, is seeking experienced candidates for a Yard Associate/ Stocker & Load Builder position in our Norway, Michigan location. We're focused on people and relationships first and we're passionate about customer service and continuous improvement. Are you looking to join a company that is focused on growth? If you enjoy working hard in a fast-paced environment, then join our growing team.What's It Like To Work for Nation's Best?
- Teamwork: All of our positions, in all of our stores, are hands-on. We work together, whenever necessary, to ensure a positive customer experience every time, every day
- Support: We have local resources and a Dallas Support Team to help you along the way and to partner on projects, as appropriate.
- Autonomy: We empower entrepreneurial spirit in all our associates.
- Relationships: We believe the core of our business is the relationships we build.
- Continuous Improvement: We are focused on continuous improvement, ensuring expertise and solid best practices are shared across all of our divisions and stores.
- Efficiencies: We maximize efficiency through best-in-class technology and consistent business practices nationwide.
- Growth Mindset: We are focused on long-term growth, both in our associates and the company.
- Atmosphere: This is not a suit and tie environment. We roll up our sleeves and get the job done.
- Community Service: Our divisions and associates are committed to serving and contributing to the communities in which we live and work.
- Safety: We strive to provide a work environment that is safe and healthy for all of our associates and customers. We want everyone to go home in the same condition in which they came to work that day.
What Does a Yard Associate Do?
- Verifies material are in good condition, accurately accounted for, and delivered to customer on time
- Organizes and secures loads, following appropriate safety procedures
- Builds positive relationships with the customers and ensures their needs are met
- Assist with moving product through the yard
- Pull materials from racks, units, or other storage areas to prepare for pick-up or shipment
- Build loads and load trucks from outbound deliveries
- Assists forklift operations when loading
- Band/ organize materials for safe forklift handling and delivery/arrival
- Remove lumber from units and place boards in rack, according to grade and lengths
- Safely load lumber and building materials into appropriate bins or stage locations
- Assist with inventory control
- Remove defective and damage lumber from racks
- Assist customers with loading of lumber and building materials
- Maintain good working relationships with customers, vendors, fellow associates, and management
- Maintain the appearance of the yard and racks
- Additional duties as assigned
What Does It Take to Be Successful as a Yard Associate?
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Valid CDL Driver's License is a plus
- Forklift Certification preferred however can be obtained after being hired
- Ability to lift up to 100lbs consistently and bend, twist, squat and reach throughout work shift
- Results-oriented with ability to serve stores with humility and be a steward of Nation's Best's values.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment while remaining adaptable and flexible
- Strong interpersonal skills with willingness to consistently provide superior customer service skills