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Yard Associate

Home Central

Candor, NY 13743 • $17.00 to $18.50 / hr • 9/24/2026

Job Description

Job Description
Benefits:
  • Employee discounts
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Training & development

Yard associates are expected to maintain a positive representation of Home Central by providing an outstanding customer experience consistent with company values. The main task of a yard associate is to assist customers and maintain a clean and efficient lumberyard. They should be willing to continually learn and expand their knowledge of the retail industry. Their job will include but not limited to the following responsibilities:
  • Provide excellent customer service by assisting customers, answering their questions, helping them find merchandise and suggesting add-on sales that will help them complete their project. This may also include processing special orders.
  • Knowledge of point-of-sale systems in order to assist with price lookup, special order and order entry.
  • Create an inviting environment for customers by maintaining a clean and orderly lumberyard, which will include housekeeping tasks as needed.
  • Notify customers of upcoming promotions and new products.
  • Assist in taking regular inventory of stock.
  • Assist with loading customer's vehicles. Check invoices to make sure the correct products are loaded.
  • Assist with daily upkeep and straightening of lumber stacks.
  • Help yard staff with other tasks as needed.
  • Be vigilant to identify shoplifters and other types of theft. Respond with appropriate action, according to store policy.
  • Attend all staff meetings.
  • Adhere to store policies and safety standards.
Qualifications:
  • Outstanding customer service skills and a professional attitude.
  • A working knowledge of the products contained in the store with a willingness to continue to learn.
  • Organized, self-starter who thinks independently and solves problems.
  • Strong math, reading, writing, and communication skills.
  • Knowledge of effective sales methods and techniques.
  • Understand how to safely operate a forklift.
  • Ability to lift up to 80lbs. on a regular basis.
Goals:
  • Continually expand knowledge of all departments, both in the lumber yard and the retail store.
  • Become a versatile employee, able to help in other areas as needed.'
  • After enough experience, become a mentor to new employees and help them understand products and retail concepts.
Come join a Family-owned company that takes pride in being a stable employer for 50+ years!