Lumberyard Associate (Forklift Operator) - Kansas City, MO

Do you enjoy working with your hands, and breaking the boundaries of the traditional office job? Are you interested in a career with a family-owned company that is founded on growth, stability, and the idea that "nothing is impossible"? 84 Lumber is hiring immediately and has the career for you!

WHO IS 84?

84 Lumber is the nation's largest privately held supplier of building materials, manufactured components and industry-leading services for single and multi-family residences and commercial buildings. With over 310 facilities and plans for even more locations, the opportunities to learn and grow with the company are endless.

84 Lumber is always looking for future leaders and takes pride in promoting nearly 100% from within. You can control your own destiny at 84 Lumber. If you invest in yourself, we will invest in you!

FULL SUITE OF BENEFITS!

• PTO, sick and personal days
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Holiday pay
• FSA medical and dependent care
• Annual profit sharing and 401(k) with employer match (decided each year based on company profits)
• Employee discounts and more!

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

The full-time Yard Associate will act as a material handler and forklift operator to build loads for deliveries while maintaining a safe, clean and well-organized lumber yard and warehouse. Duties include:

• Building loads for delivery and unloading freight including lumber and building supplies
• Forklift training, certification, and operation
• Communicating delays or discrepancies with management
• Maintaining lumber yard and warehouse
• Other duties as assigned

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

This position requires working in a highly precarious place near moving mechanical parts. This position requires working outdoors and being exposed to wet, humid, hot and/or cold weather conditions. This position is exposed to vibrations, potential risk of electrical shock, airborne particles and chemicals.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Requires frequent standing, walking, hearing, use of hands and arms, grasping, handling, feeling, climbing, balancing, crawling, stooping kneeling, crouching, and lifts up to 80 pounds. Rarely this position will be sitting.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:

This is a full-time position. Hours of work depend on hours of operations, willing to work 48+ hours per week. May require working irregular and/or extended hours.

LOCATION:

1700 W 12th St, Kansas City, MO 64101

PAY:

$18 per hour

SCHEDULE:

Monday - Friday 7AM - 5PM (Some Saturday 8AM - 12PM)

SCREENINGS:

• Must authorize a background check
• Must pass urinalysis drug screening
• Must pass math assessment

84 Lumber is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence and memos; write simple correspondence; effectively present information to others one-on-one

Must be able to periodically lift up to 80 pounds

High school diploma or general education degree (GED)

High school diploma or general education degree (GED)