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Yard Associate - Summer

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Great Plains Distribution

Ames, IA (In Person)

Full-Time

Posted 4 weeks ago (Updated 4 weeks ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 5/28/2026

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Job Description

Company Overview:
Mead Lumber Company is a leading provider of products for professional contractors, builders, and remodelers. With 50+ operating locations across nine Midwestern states, we are proud to be 100% employee-owned and ranked as the 12th largest building material supplier to professional builders in the U.S. At Mead Lumber, we strive to create a team that works and succeeds together every day in an authentic, team-oriented setting.
Employee Ownership:
As a 100% employee-owned company, you will have a stake in our shared success.
Work-Life Balance :
Enjoy flexible scheduling options that support your lifestyle.
Career Growth:
We are committed to your professional development, providing ongoing learning and advancement opportunities.
Job Summary:
The primary responsibility of this role is to pull material loads for customer deliveries, stock products, maintain a clean and organized yard, and assist customers with loading materials. We are looking for a reliable, honest, and hardworking team player who thrives in a fast-paced environment. This is a great opportunity to join a fun, team-oriented workplace and contribute to daily operations. Pay for this
Role:
Negotiable based on experience. Learn company products, procedures, culture, and customer service philosophy. Unload/Load customer orders accurately in accordance with paperwork/invoices. Organize, label, store materials in accordance with protocols. Safely operate equipment. Follow yard loading and delivery procedures. Accurately record all merchandise returns on a credit memo, put materials in designated return area and ensure return to vendor. Listen and work with customers to fulfill their daily needs. Maintain a clean working environment. Perform duties in ALL types of weather conditions. Other tasks as assigned. Must have a valid drivers license. Forklift experience preferred. Desire to learn and grow professionally. Ability to react quickly to problems and respond to them accurately and professionally. Ability to stand/walk for 4 -10 hours daily. Self-motivated and organized. High School diploma or GED required. Physical strength to lift and carry 50+ pounds at times. Ability to stoop, kneel and crouch. Once eligible, you will participate in our ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan), a unique benefit that can provide a financial source for your future/retirement that very few companies offer.
Equal Employment Opportunity:
Mead Lumber Company is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, sex, ethnicity, national origin, religion, gender, age, pregnancy, marital status, veteran's status, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability, or any other protected basis prohibited by law. Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

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