Aviston Lumber, now Kirchner Building Centers, is seeking a responsible and safety-conscious material handler/yard clerk/ delivery driver to join our team. Material Handlers must be knowledgeable about lumber and building materials and will ensure that all company processes and procedures are followed relating to product deliveries and operations within the lumberyard. It is the responsibility of the Delivery Driver to ensure the product is transported in an efficient, safe, timely manner with no damage to the product.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:

• Accurately build loads and prepare materials for deliveries in a timely manner
• Safely operate forklift in accordance with OSHA and KBC standards
• Work with team to schedule deliveries of materials to customers
• Maintain clean and organized environment in lumberyard and storage buildings
• Responsible for proper paperwork for deliveries, incoming inventory and inter-yard transfers
• Provide exceptional customer service, addressing any concerns or issues that may arise
• Build relationships with customers, vendors and team members
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure that all operations are running smoothly
• Perform other assigned tasks as requested by leadership team when needed
• Transport product / inventory between stores efficiently, safely and timely
• Properly build loads and strap loads for transportation
• Abide by laws and rules enforced on the roads
• Able to safely and properly operate a forklift (certifications completed)
• Responsible for keeping Class C Drivers License and DOT Medical Certification Card current and in good standing
• Perform all required daily equipment inspections in accordance with Kirchner Building Center safety guidelines
• Complete daily truck inspections and logs
• Delivery Drivers must also follow duties and responsibilities of the Material Handler position

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)

• Valid Class C license
• Must possess or be willing to obtain DOT Medical Certification Card
• Clean driving record and ability to ensure proper delivery while preventing damage to materials and equipment
• Ability to operate a forklift and other heavy equipment
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Knowledge of lumber and building materials
• Ability to follow company processes and procedures
• Ability to always maintain a culture of safety
• Must successfully complete all company training and certification requirements

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.

• Individual must be able to lift and/or move up to 100 pounds
• Must be able to stand, walk, bend for the duration of each shift
• Ability to work in all weather conditions
• Full time schedule includes a rotation of hours on Saturday's
• Limited overtime based on business needs
• Working hours: Monday - Friday 7:00am - 5:00pm; Saturday 7:00am - Noon (hours may vary by location / season and are on a rotation); Closed Sunday

Note

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) of this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by the Store Manager and/or Leadership to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

To perform this job successfully, the employee(s) will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an at-will relationship.