Knecht Lumber & Distribution, a Mead Lumber Company, is a leading provider of building products to professional contractors, and remodelers. We have 53 Operating locations across 9 Midwestern states. 100% employee-owned, we are the 12th largest building material suppliers to professional builders in the country. We continue to grow through acquisitions and are in search of driven individuals who desire an opportunity to grow and apply their skills to help us attain our goals. Overview: Primary responsibility is to receive building materials from vendors, put away, label and track special order materials entering and exiting the yard, stock product, keep yard clean and load customers in the yard. Responsibilities:
- Learn company products, procedures, culture, and customer service philosophy.
- Provide the highest level of customer service to all customers.
- Unload/Load trucks/customers accurately in accordance with paperwork/invoices.
- Organize, label, store materials in accordance with protocols.
- Safely operate equipment. Always wearing a seatbelt per company policy.
- Follow yard loading and delivery procedures.
- Accurately record all merchandise returns on a credit memo, put materials in designated return area and ensure return to vendor.
- Listen and work with customers to solve customer complaints.
- Maintain a clean working environment.
- Other tasks as assigned.
Requirements:
- Desire to learn and grow professionally.
- Ability to react quickly to problems and respond to them accurately and professionally.
- Ability to stand/walk for 4 -10 hours daily.
- Ability to operate a computer and calculator.
- High School diploma or GED required.
- Physical strength to lift and carry 70+ pounds at times.
- Ability to stoop, kneel and crouch.
Skills:
- Positive and energetic attitude.
- Strong verbal skills.
- Basic math skills.
- Basic computer skills.
- Possess a high level of initiative.
- Be able to think independently.
- Ability to follow procedures accurately.
Mead Lumber considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, sex, ethnicity, national origin, religion, gender, age, pregnancy, marital status, veteran's status, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability or any other protected basis prohibited by law. An Equal Employment Opportunity Employer Job Type: Full-time Salary: $16.00 per hour Benefits:
- Employee Stock Ownership
- 401(k)
- Merchandise Discounts