Primary Objectives of the Outside Sales Representative

• The outside sales representative conducts sales out in the field via face-to-face interactions with both potential and existing customers. They are responsible for offering the best possible customer experience as well as providing hands-on explanations of any new or updated products when necessary. Their excellent social skills allow them to foster strong relationships, to which they can attribute much of their success.

Primary Responsibilities of Outside Sales

• Travel within sales territory to meet prospects and customers
• Conduct calls and face-to-face meetings with customers daily
• Build and maintain relationships with new and repeat customers
• Maintain records of all sales leads and/or customer accounts
• Educate customers on how products or services can benefit them financially and professionally
• Sell the company’s products or services to customers within your given territory
• Monitor the company’s industry competitors, new products, and  market conditions to understand a customer’s specific needs
• Protect company values by keeping financial information and plans confidential
• Responsible for following and enforcing all safety rules and policies as outlined by and communicated by Bliffert Lumber management
• Act as our store’s representative and provides exceptional customer service
• Reports injuries immediately to Manager
• Additional job responsibilities to be determined by VP of Sales

Requirements of Outside Sales

• Reports to the location manager
• Occasional lifting up to 25 lbs. as needed
• Requires regular local travel of Southeastern Wisconsin

Full-time Position Location: Germantown
Full-time Position Location: Fillinger

Primary Objectives of a Delivery Driver, Non-CDL 

• Check vehicles before and after driving them to ensure that mechanical, safety, and emergency equipment is in good working order, report vehicle defects or damage to the vehicles
• Loading, transporting, and delivering items to clients or businesses in a safe, timely manner in all types of weather and terrain.
• Reviewing orders before and after delivery to ensure that orders are complete, the charges are correct, and the customer is satisfied
• Assisting with loading and unloading items from vehicles
• Use cellphones to exchange information with supervisors or other drivers
• May have to deliver items inside residences and construction sites
• Accepting payments for delivered items
• Providing excellent customer service, answering questions, and handling complaints from clients
• Adhering to assigned routes and following time schedules
• Abiding by all transportation laws and maintaining a safe driving record
• Preparing reports and other documents relating to deliveries
• Operating equipment and machines, such as cars, trucks, forklifts, etc.
• Responsible for following all safety rules and policies as outlined by the DOT and communicated by Bliffert Lumber management
• Responsible for following all general housekeeping practices as communicated by manager
• Act as our store’s representative and provides exceptional customer service
• Protects company values by keeping financial information and plans confidential
• Creates and promotes safe work environment
• Reports injuries immediately to Manager
• Drive safely and responsible, immediately report any accidents or traffic violations
• Additional job responsibilities to be determined by Manager

An individual in this position must be able to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities listed above. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

The above list reflects the general details necessary to describe the principle and essential functions of the position and shall not be construed as the only duties that may be assigned for the position.

Minimum Qualifications

Experience and/or Training Some forklift experience

Licenses/Certificates valid drivers license

Technology/Equipment Forklift

Education degree not required

Experience and/or Training 1 year of forklift experience as well 1 year of delivery driving.

Physical and Mental Demands

• Reports to the location manager and foreman
• Lifting to 150 lbs.
• Hot and cold weather elements

1 Full-time Position Location: Germantown
1 Full-time Position Location: Morgan
1 Full-time Position Location: Waukesha

Job Description: Lumberyard-Yardman/Driver

Chase Lumber is a locally established company since 1897 that cares about providing exceptional service amongst the community. Chase Lumber is a relaxed environment, that is looking for the ideal candidate to be a part of our ever-growing family! With a strong commitment to providing the highest quality material and service, Chase Lumber is seeking an experienced, detailed minded individual to join our team.

 

Lumberyard-Yardman/Driver Job Summary: The Yardman/Driver will be engaged in loading, unloading, storing, transferring, and distributing materials such as lumber, millwork, sheet rock, insulation, and various other building materials in yard. The Yardman/Driver will be responsible for delivering materials to drive sites, inspecting and maintaining trucks, and being a positive representation of the company while traveling.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

General

• Work with Dispatch or store manager to keep up with the flow of the day, to keep the loads pulled and ready to be put on the trucks as they come back for their next runs.
• Maintain control over and help walk-in or pick-up retail customers and business to business customers.
• Receive and pull orders and credit returns with accuracy.
• Load and unload trucks, bunking materials correctly
• Ability to recognize customer satisfaction and dissatisfaction with materials being loaded and resolving customer problems.
• Be able to perform general organization and housekeeping/landscaping of the yard
• Be able to use power tools and saws safely, make rough cuts
• Ability to communicate effectively to other store personnel, managers, and customers
• Basic computer skills
• Ability to follow procedures and make them more efficient
• Work well independently and in a team environment

 

Inventory

• Verifies that incoming materials are inspected, checked for damage, and counted for accuracy.
• Monitor inventory levels to ensure the proper stock of materials is maintained, coordinate with and keep Buyer up to date on what materials need to be purchased
• Complete physical up to date inventory of stock merchandise in a regular cycle basis and year-end counts.
• Count and check the quality, quantity, and condition of all incoming and outgoing products.
• Ensure incoming and outgoing deliveries are consistent with purchase orders in quantity and quality prior to accepting delivery or unloading products off trucks or prior to loading trucks to go out for delivery.
• Report shortages and material issues to manager

 

Safety and Efficiency

• Maintain and keep the yard safe for customers and employees by following guidelines to make sure forklifts/trucks are maintained and make use of all provided safety equipment.
• Responsible for organized, safe and proper storage of all inventory.
• Responsible for the proper unloading of vendor trucks as well as the safe and orderly storage of products received, such as whether or not windows, doors…etc needs to be hand unloaded or loaded or use forklift to unload or load plywood and lumber
• Suggest changes in working conditions and use of equipment to increase efficiency.
• Ensure the safe and orderly receipt, storage, and delivery of all special items as appropriate.
• Comply with the safety and environmental programs, including DOT, OSHA, EPA and state and city ordinance requirements consistent with storage, handling, and transport of materials.

Other Requirements:

• Building materials knowledge
• Ability to read and use measuring materials
• Strong time-management skills
• Have an understanding of basic math
• Ability to pass a background check, drug test, MVR, and DOT physical
• Valid Driver’s License, able to drive flatbed, CDL preferred
• Forklift experience, forklift certified will take preference
• Able to lift up to 75lbs frequently, in a consistently safe manner
• May have to help in the other two yards as necessary.
• Other reasonable directives, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Chase Lumber believes that every candidate offers a unique perspective and is looking for the right fit to join this 5^th generation owned company. Don’t hesitate on applying, submit your application today!

Position Type

Full-time

Full-time Lumber Yard Associate – Location Waukesha
Full-time Lumber Yard Associate – Location Northside

Lumber Yard Associate Job Summary:

The position of lumber yard associate is responsible for handling the accountability of sorting and racking of the lumber. Managing stock, freight, and other materials. Forklift operation is a key component to this role as well. It is an important role in the yard as it ensures that trucks are loaded and unloaded appropriately and safely. This position requires attention to detail, teamwork, and willingness to learn.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Sorting, stocking, and loading of lumber and building materials in all types of weather and terrain.
• Filling orders for our customers
• Loading supplies for our customers
• Operation of power tools, saws and chainsaws as required
• Understanding special orders from our salespeople
• Pay attention to instructions from supervisors as it relates to handling customer requests and safety procedures in the workplace.
• Carefully reading product labels, warnings, and directions posted in the products and warehouse.
• Properly completing inventory sheets
• Read invoices and orders
• Enter the number of entries on the loading sheets
• May be responsible for lifting with assistance up to 125 LB
• Responsible for following and enforcing all safety rules and policies as outlined and communicated by management
• Provide exceptional customer service and working together as a team.
• Reporting injuries immediately to your manager
• Additional job responsibilities to be determined by manager/foreman
• Being proactive in the yard when it relates to organization and clean up

Minimum Qualifications

Education High school diploma/GED

Experience and/or Training preferably 1 year of lumber yard experience

Licenses/Certificates Forklift certification is a plus

Technology/Equipment Forklift as well as power tools (i.e chainsaw etc.)

Physical and Mental Demands

This position requires sitting, standing, bending, and walking most of the day. Lifting with assistance of up to 125 lb. Being able to collaborate with your team with organizing and executing daily responsibilities. These requirements are required to be able to perform the essential functions successfully and safely.

Working Environment

The work environment does consist of extreme heat and extreme cold. Be prepared to work in those conditions. Physical and mental demands are required daily in a safe and competent manner.