**Job Title: Yard Worker/Load Builder** **Job Description** We are seeking a dedicated Yard Worker/Load Builder to work outdoors year-round in a lumber yard. This role involves cleaning, yard maintenance, stocking, and assisting customers. Candidates will be certified to operate a forklift and will work towards becoming proficient in load building and inventory management. **Responsibilities** + Clean and maintain the yard + Stock inventory and assist customers + Load customers' vehicles and secure loads with strapping, bracing, or padding + Move inventory, assemble packages, stage orders, and build loads + Load trucks for delivery to customer job sites + Operate large sit-down propane or diesel forklifts (6k-11k lbs), hand trucks, dollies, etc. + Frequently enter and exit forklift cabs throughout the day **Essential Skills** + General labor experience + Understanding of construction materials + Experience working with lumber/trusses or in a lumber yard/mill + Ability to take direction and willingness to learn + Stable job history with steady employment + Capability to work long hours on their feet outdoors + Past driving experience (DOT/Non-CDL) is a plus + Prior experience in order pulling/staging, forklift operation, construction, pallet building, material handling, RF scanning, loading/unloading, order picking, production, customer service, landscaping, yard work, and using hand tools **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + Forklift experience preferred (ability to climb in and out of the cab and twist torso) + Comfortable using a circular saw or chop saw to cut wood + Ability to lift and carry up to 25 lbs frequently and up to 80 lbs occasionally + 2+ years of experience in a warehouse setting preferred + Prior lumber experience is a plus + Customer service skills for interacting with and loading customer trucks + Open to entry-level candidates willing to be trained **Why Work Here?** Join a large nationwide company with ample growth opportunities. Start as a Yard Worker at $20-21 per hour, advance to Load Builder I at $22-24 per hour, and Load Builder II at $24+ per hour based on performance metrics. Enjoy competitive benefits including three medical plan options, dental and vision coverage, critical care, accident and hospital insurance, flexible health savings accounts, 401(k) with company match, vacation and sick time, paid company holidays, and paid parental leave. Opportunities exist to move into sales, dispatch, administration, driving, or other career paths within the company. **Work Environment** This role operates in a large warehouse and lumber yard, primarily outdoors in various weather conditions. The work environment includes exposure to loud equipment and noise. The company is the nation's largest supplier of structural building materials and components for residential construction, repair, and remodeling, primarily providing trusses and lumber to homebuilders and contractors. **Job Type & Location** This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Spokane Valley, Washington. **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.