Benefits: insurance (health, dental, vision, and life), paid time off, retirement plan, company-paid uniforms, team member discount, competitive pay structure, and more
2026 Paid Company Holidays: Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Years Eve, New Years Day
Schedule: Full Time, M-F 7:00 am to 4:00 pm, rotating Saturday mornings, paid holidays
We are seeking a motivated Material Handler/Driver with a passion for people and teamwork to join our Team. The position is people focused, fast paced, rewarding. The Material Handler/CDL Driver delivers material to job sites, inspects and maintains trucks and equipment, loads and unloads material, stores material in the warehouse and yard, reports shortages, overages, damage, claims, and accidents to the Yard Foreman, and waits on customers in the yard. The Material Handler/CDL Driver also assists the Team to achieve all the store’s annual goals including sales, gross margin percent, gross margin dollars, and expenses.
Hourly rate is dependent on experience and overall knowledge of the position.
Responsibilities:
- Maintain proper license to drive/operate assigned vehicles and equipment
- Be physically able to walk and stand on the job for extended periods of time, occasionally lift items that weigh up to 100 pounds, consistently lift items that weigh up 80 pounds, and frequently bend, squat, reach, lift, carry, push and pull which will be necessary when loading and unloading trucks, and stocking merchandise
- Develop and maintain a superior knowledge of all inventory stocked by 41 Lumber
- Advise Yard Foreman or Store Manager of low inventory items or potential out of stock situations
- Unload incoming freight and follow proper receiving procedures to verify accuracy
- Store material in the proper location
- Be familiar with the load capacity and proper weight distribution of trucks and forklifts and their proper use
- Load and secure material to be delivered, which includes verifying the materials to the pick ticket and an independent check is done before the load leaves
- Deliver and unload material or pick up returns at customer job sites
- Wait on and load customers in the yard
- Receive payments for COD deliveries and coordinate this with the Bookkeeper
- Inspect trucks, forklifts, and equipment before first use each day (both mechanically and visually for cleanliness). Report any unsafe conditions to the Yard Foreman.
- Maintain and verify the accuracy of all IFTA logs (IMT only)
- Assist with inventory control, weekly cycle counts, and annual physical inventory
- Act as 41 Lumber’s representative and treat all customers and third parties in a courteous and friendly manner
- Be alert to possible sales opportunities and relay them to the Store Manager
- Report all customer complaints to the Store Manager
Key Qualities and Skills:
- Attention to detail and organization
- Ability to manage multiple deadlines
- Positive attitude
- Integrity and ethics
- Effective communication
Education: High school diploma or experience in a similar role
OR
Experience: three years including basic comprehension of product procurement process; knowledge of building materials a plus; forklift and heavy equipment experience a plus. Possesses and maintains a valid CDL and has a clear driving record.
41 Lumber Core Values:
- Ethics
- Respect
- Deliver the “wow” factor
- Communication
- Teamwork
- Embrace change
- Growth and learning
- Balance
- Be passionate and determined
- Be humble
- Have fun!
41 Lumber has been a U.P. family owned since 1925. 41 Lumber aims to be a competitive supplier of quality lumber and building materials while providing exceptional, personalized customer service and cutting-edge technology in the products we carry and in our residential and kitchen & bath design services. Through the science of construction, we help customers make informed product decisions based on the environment in which the product will be used.
We focus on expertise, quality, and personalized customer service.
Our vision is to be the leader in the science of construction and the choice supplier of quality building materials and a partner to professional builders, professional remodelers, general contractors, institutional buyers and dedicated do-it yourselfers.
The phrase that best describes our company: With the science of construction as our north star, we help customers build dreams, one project at a time.
The Material Handler/CDL Driver will help facilitate the company achieve its goals and vision by providing excellent customer service, maintaining clean and organized yard and warehouse spaces, and working with all Team Members to accomplish the store goals.
Please visit our website for a more complete history about the company www.41lumber.com
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We offer the tools, systems, and training for a motivated individual to achieve success. We support our team with a commitment to quality and integrity that equates to a high-level customer satisfaction.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $18.00 - $23.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
