Material Handler / Yard Clerk - Part Time, Illinois

Description:Our company is seeking a reliable and detail-oriented Material Handler to join our team. As a Material Handler / Yard Clerk, you will be responsible for ensuring that our customers receive a positive experience by properly loading their orders and staging and transporting materials for deliveries.

This is a part-time, in person position, located in Casey, IL.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities of a KBC Material Handler

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

Load materials into customers' vehicles or onto company delivery vehicles

Accurately build loads and prepare materials for deliveries in a timely manner

Carefully unload incoming freight

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

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

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities) for a KBC Material Handler

High school diploma or equivalent

Minimum of 1 year of experience in related field

Knowledge of building materials, applications, related equipment, and construction industry is preferred, but not required

Valid driver's license required (Class C license preferred, but not required)

Ability to effectively and professionally communicate with customers, vendors and team members

Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

Ability to manage inventory and maintain accurate records

Knowledge of safety regulations and procedures

Ability to safely operate forklifts and other yard equipment

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple tasks simultaneously

Requirements:Provide exceptional customer service to all customers.

Willingness to learn and develop product knowledge.

Proficient with handling cash transactions.

Accurately answering customer questions.

Order product for customers if needed, and complete special-order paperwork for product.

Order/purchase stock items or special-order material.

Maintain the proper amount of inventory (if responsible for ordering stock product).

Maintain a competitive price level for ordering responsibilities.

Occasionally walk the storeroom to help customers, clean, stock shelves, etc.

Must be able to figure material list and pricing on estimates per customer's request.

Maintaining cleanliness of work area.

Perform store maintenance and cleaning. (Sweep, dust, mop, take out trash, etc.)

Professionally handle complaints from customers, escalate when needed.

Efficiently and professionally process computer sales and charges.

Assisting customers who require materials from the yard, when called upon.

Be familiar with the location of store and yard inventory.

Lifting limitations: Minimum 100 Lbs.

Must be able to stoop and bend knees and arms without difficulty.

Adhere to all safety and health standards as established by OSHA and Kirchner Building Centers.

Other duties as assigned by Department Head, Manager, and/or Ownership.

Benefits:

Paid time off

Schedule:

Monday to Friday

Rotating Saturday mornings

Part Time (Up to 32 hours per week) during store hours

Store Hours: 7:00am - 5:00pm (hours may vary by location/season; Saturday hours differ; Closed Sunday)

Experience:

Customer Service: 3 years (Preferred)

Building materials: 2 years (Preferred)

Language:

English (Preferred)

License/Certification:

Driver's License (Preferred)

Compensation details: 15-15 Hourly Wage

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