Seasonal Rental/Lumber Yard Associate

Gillman Home Center•Seymour, IN

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Rental/Lumber Yard Associate is responsible for providing excellent customer service and for performing the tasks involved in the overall operation of the rental department, lumber yard and associated equipment. This is a full time position 30-40 hours/week during the summer months. Must be able to work days, evenings and Saturdays as needed.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
Valid drivers license.
Must be 18 years old to drive forklift.
Must be able to lift up to 80 lbs at times.
Must be able to work days, evenings and Saturdays as needed, 30-40 hours/week.
Prolonged periods of standing and walking throughout the day.

Nice To Haves

1-2 years of customer service experience preferred.
Forklift experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Treat all team members, vendors, and customers with courtesy and respect.
Greet and assist customers in a positive, approachable manner.
Answer customer questions and work with the management team to resolve customer concerns.
Deliver and assemble party tents, tables, chairs.
Pick up and take down party tents, tables, chairs.
Deliver and pick up other rentals as needed.
Perform a variety of lumber yard duties, such as but not limited to; assisting customers loading and unloading lumber and building materials, building loads as needed, operating trucks and equipment, delivering materials to homes and job sites.
Manually carry building materials onto job site. Building materials including drywall are often heavy and awkward and require precise placement in the job site while avoiding damaging materials or the surroundings.
Perform routine inspection and preventive maintenance, including cleaning, on assigned equipment and trucks. Refer defects or repairs to supervisor. Keep accurate daily inspection logs as required by law.
Assist in inventory management by ensuring customers are loaded properly, checking in freight, routine cycle counts, etc.
When not on delivery any other lumber yard tasks will be required. These may include: maintaining store grounds, assisting customers, straightening and cleaning the yard, cycle counts, equipment maintenance, etc. Always continue to make customers a priority while performing other duties.
Ensure a safe working environment. Maintain situational awareness. Identify and report any safety issues or concerns to management.
Help out in other departments as necessary.
Follow all company policies and procedures.
Other duties as assigned.