Yard Operations
@ TAL Building Centers

Baker City, Oregon, United States
$14 - $24
On Site
Posted 4 days ago

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About TAL Building Centers

Based in Vancouver, Washington, TAL Building Centers is a family-owned company dedicated to building better communities. Our mission and core values guide every interaction, ensuring customers and team members have a positive experience.

Our Mission & Core Values

Mission: We Help Build Better Communities

Core Values: We Are the Guide, Courteous, Ambitious, Accountable, and Safe.

Role Statement: Yard Operations

This role assists customers with yard material and is responsible for loading, unloading, and stocking materials in the lumber yard and warehouse. The candidate helps maintain a safe work environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Greet customers, evaluate invoices, and provide loading assistance.
  • Communicate with sales and yard teams for prompt service.
  • Assist in loading/unloading materials and check invoice accuracy.
  • Operate forklifts and light trucks safely (training required).
  • Cut materials using radial arm and panel saw when needed.
  • Report unsafe conditions and incidents immediately.
  • Perform additional duties as assigned.

Benefits

Our benefits include affordable health, dental, and vision insurance, HSA contributions, life insurance, excellent paid time off (including your birthday), 401k contributions, product discounts, and various incentives.

Requirements

  • Ability to perform physical tasks, including lifting heavy objects.
  • 1-3 months experience preferred; high school diploma or GED preferred but not required.

Physical Requirements

This role involves heavy physical work including lifting up to 100 pounds, standing, walking, occasional stooping, climbing, and balancing. Forklift operation may require sitting for periods.

Wages

Starting wages are based on experience and education.

Equal Opportunity Employer

TAL Building Centers is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Key skills/competency

Yard Operations, Loading, Unloading, Forklift, Customer Service, Safety, Inventory, Warehouse, Building Materials, Team Coordination

How to Get Hired at TAL Building Centers

🎯 Tips for Getting Hired

  • Customize resume: Highlight relevant yard operations experience.
  • Show safety skills: Emphasize safe work practices and certifications.
  • Research TAL: Understand their mission and core values.
  • Prepare for interviews: Practice customer service and teamwork questions.

📝 Interview Preparation Advice

Technical Preparation

Review forklift operation procedures.
Practice safe material handling skills.
Familiarize with radial saw usage.
Understand warehouse inventory systems.

Behavioral Questions

Describe a time you ensured safety.
Explain teamwork in challenging circumstances.
Discuss handling customer queries effectively.
Share problem-solving under pressure examples.

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