Lumberyard Associate

As a Yard Associate at Wood Shed Lumber & Hardware, you will be responsible for providing exceptional customer service and maintaining a clean and efficient lumberyard. Your main task will be to assist customers and ensure a positive representation of our company. You will be expected to continually learn and expand your knowledge of the retail industry.

• Provide excellent customer service by assisting customers, answering their questions, and helping them find merchandise.
• Knowledge of point-of-sale systems to assist with price lookup, special orders, and order entry.
• Maintain a clean and orderly lumberyard, including housekeeping tasks as needed.
• Notify customers of upcoming promotions and new products.
• Assist with taking regular inventory of stock.
• Assist with loading customer's vehicles and checking invoices.
• Assist with daily upkeep and straightening of lumber stacks.
• Help yard staff with other tasks as needed.
• Be vigilant to identify shoplifters and respond with appropriate action.
• Attend all staff meetings.
• Adhere to all store policies and safety standards.

• Outstanding customer service skills and professional attitude.
• A working knowledge of the products in the store with a willingness to continue to learn.
• Organized, self-starter who thinks independently and solves problems.
• Strong math, reading, writing, and communication skills.
• Knowledge of effective sales methods and techniques.
• Ability to lift up to 80lbs on a regular basis.

• Continually expand knowledge of all departments.
• Become a versatile employee, able to help in other areas as needed.
• After enough experience, become a mentor to new employees.