Yardman – Newtown Position Available In Western Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut

Yardman – Newtown

Job Type:

Full-time

Location:

Newtown, CT
Description Why

INTERSTATE?

When you join INTERSTATE, you join a team of friendly and professionals who aremitted to delivering customer satisfaction and helping each other grow! About

INTERSTATE

For over 100 years, Fairfield & Westchester County Architects & Builders have trusted

INTERSTATE

to supply building materials & custom millwork for the area’s finest homes. We specialize in custom moulding and offer a variety of building material products. With design centers in Greenwich, Westport, CT, and various retail locations, we proudly serve clients throughout Stamford, Westport, Norwalk, Fairfield, New Canaan, CT, and surrounding Scarsdale, Rye, Port Chester, and Shrub Oak, and other NYmunities. Summary/Objective The Yard Person is responsible for handling, storing, and moving building materials while ensuring a safe andanized work environment. Duties include loading and unloading trucks, assisting customers, managing inventory, and operating forklifts. This role requires a strong focus on efficiency, customer service, and workplace safety. Essential Job Functions Yard Operations Load and unload trucks, ensuring accuracy in materials received and dispatched. Move materials to and from storage areas, delivery vehicles, and freight containers using hand labor or forklifts. Maintain an orderly and clean yard, ensuring materials are stored and covered appropriately. Receive and process warehouse stock products while performing inventory controls. Assist customers with selecting materials in the yard Check and inspect customer vehicles for order accuracy before departure. inventory shortages, waste, damage, and safety concerns to the appropriate personnel. Keep all machinery and tools clean and in good working order. Operate gasoline chainsaws and other standard equipment safely. Count and write-up orders accurately. Assist in maintaining a safe, efficient, and professional work environment. Prepare andplete orders for pickup or delivery per schedule. Inspect paid receipts and merchandise leaving the yard to ensure order accuracy. Apany drivers for deliveries when necessary. Forklift & Equipment Operations Safely operate forklifts and other material-handling equipment in the yard, warehouse, and delivery areas. Secure materials on delivery trucks using metal straps and other safety measures. Maintain proper certification andply with all safety regulations. Safely operate power tools as needed, including circular saws and chain saws, to cut and prepare lumber or other materials. Customer Service Assist customers in locating and loading purchased materials. Provide excellent service by understanding and addressing customer needs. Maintain professional and courteous interactions with customers, coworkers, and management. Other Duties Understand customer requirements and ensure order fulfillment accuracy. Perform miscellaneous duties as assigned.

Requirements Qualifications & Competencies Education:

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.

Experience:

Minimum of 2 years in a lumber yard, distribution center, or warehouse.

Preferred:

5+ years in a similar environment with building materials kledge.

Skills & Certifications:

Must be at least 18 years old. Ability to read, write, andmunicate effectively in English. Forklift certification (or ability to obtain within three months). Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation. Proficiency in basic math and measurement calculations (including reading tape measurements). Ability to operate a gasoline chainsaw safely. Bilingual proficiency in Spanish is preferred. Working Conditions & Physical Demands Exposure to fumes, airborne particles, moving forklifts, noise, vibration, and extreme weather conditions. Frequent lifting, carrying, standing, kneeling, walking, loading, and unloading. Ability to lift and carry up to 80 pounds unassisted. Position Type & Expected Hours Full-time position.

Typical schedule:

Monday-Friday, 6:30 AM – 3:30 PM, with occasional Saturday shifts (as needed).

Travel:

None Supervisory Responsibility:

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