YARD PERSON

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The perfect candidate needs to be a strong and healthy individual, this is a physically demanding position working out in the elements all day long. They load, unload, and store materials using a variety of equipment including forklifts, pallet jacks, lumber carts, etc. They also greet and serve yard customers and should be familiar with inventory, prices, returns, and exchange policies. Must have the ability to provide a high standard of customer service and contribute to a work environment in a positive and safe manner that fosters pride in being part of a winning team. The Yard worker is directly responsible to the Yard Supervisor.

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 with advice, information, and/or help 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, lumber cart, pallet jack, banding machine, etc.
• Assist customers in handling large or heavy items.
• Resolve customer complaints.
• Be aware of theft and take action, in line with company policy, to report or discourage it.
• Process special orders for non-stock items.
• Give customers timely notice of incoming special orders.
• 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.
• Take telephone orders for merchandise.
• Make suggestions for rule or policy changes when such changes would improve sales, profits, efficiency, morale, and/or operations in general.
• Help in training new employees.
• 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. Other duties as assigned. 
• Work in a safe manner in accordance with provincial and federal safety legislation. Report any potential hazards and unsafe behavior to management in order to have the situation corrected.
  

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be able to move materials weighing up to 100 pounds (with another person) around the yard, placing them on or removing them from trucks, pallets, etc.
• Must be able to pack drywall.
• Must be able to aid in all deliveries of building supply materials.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Current/clean Class 5 Drivers License- abstract required. 
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including weekends, evenings, and holidays.
• 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 environment.
• Knowledge of building supplies along with experience in construction is an asset but we will train the right individual. 
• Must be able to safely operate yard equipment and tools. 
• Forklift experience is an asset but not a requirement as training is available.
• Great customer service skills is absolutely a must!

JOB TYPE: Full-Time or Part-Time

INTERESTED APPLICANTS, PLEASE SUBMIT YOUR RESUME TO:

Human Resources

HR@invermerehardware.ca

Invermere Home Hardware Building Centre

9980 Arrow Road Invermere, BC V0A1K0