Yard Hand

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

As a Yard Hand, you will play a critical role in the safe movement and handling of building materials in a dynamic lumber yard environment. Your primary responsibility will be to load and unload materials, ensuring efficient yard operations and providing excellent customer service. This is a full-time position, Monday through Friday, 7 : 00 AM to 4 : 00 PM, with a pay rate of $20 per hour.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload building materials used for residential and commercial properties, including windows, doors, and wood supplies.
• Operate mid-size industrial forklifts to move materials efficiently.
• Meet with community members and customers to facilitate material pick-up.
• Build loads and load trucks for both company and customer vehicles.
• Maintain an organized, clean, and safe lumber yard.
• Conduct cycle counts and keep accurate inventory records.
• Use and maintain all equipment properly.
• Commit to continued learning about products, packages, and procedures.
• Follow all applicable safety rules and procedures.
• Ensure accurate distribution and placement of building materials.
• Clean up and dispose of debris properly.
• Take initiative to address tasks without being asked.

Essential Skills

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Why Work Here?

As a major supplier of building materials, tools, and hardware for professional contractors, we offer opportunities for growth and a comprehensive benefits package. Enjoy medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, a 401K with company match, and generous PTO benefits. Join a team that values its employees and provides a supportive and engaging work environment.

Work Environment

Work is performed outdoors in the yard, exposed to all weather conditions, including rain and shine. Safety is a top priority, and you will be instructed not to report during snowy conditions to ensure your safety.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract-to-Hire position based in Waynesville, North Carolina. The work schedule is Monday through Friday, 7 : 00 AM to 4 : 00 PM, with a pay rate of $20 per hour.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $22.00 / hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job

classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be

subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits

available for this temporary role may include the following :

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Waynesville,NC.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 22, 2025.

About Aerotek :

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

Company Description

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills, and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role in solving companies’ construction, manufacturing, and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are-everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Company Description

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills, and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role in solving companies’ construction, manufacturing, and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are-everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.