Forklift Operator

Carter Lumber; Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Carter Lumber is seeking a Yard Associate to assist contractors and customers with materials in a dynamic outdoor environment. The role includes loading orders and maintaining inventory, requiring forklift experience and a friendly, team-oriented attitude. Join a family-owned business dedicated to hard work and growth.

Benefits

Health, Dental, and Vision plans available after 30 days

Short and Long-Term Disability benefits

Company-paid life insurance and AD&D

Optional supplemental life insurance

Company-match 401(k)

Vacation time and paid holidays

Vendor incentives

Room for growth; promotions from within

Military encouraged to apply

Qualifications

• Forklift experience required.
• Customer service experience preferred.
• Friendly personality and teamwork abilities essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist contractors and DIYers with order selection and loading.
• Maintain organized inventory in the Yard.
• Operate a forklift to move materials.

Skills

Customer service experience

Forklift operation

Team player

Familiarity with building materials

Friendly personality

Ability to work outdoors

Job description

If you enjoy working with a team, outdoors, and with your hands, then this is a great opportunity to get your foot in the door of a booming industry! We’re looking for people who don’t shy away from hard work and who are dedicated to what they do. There’s no better time than now to join this industry and there’s no better company than KempsvilleBuilding Materials(adivision of Carter Lumber)!

Our Story
Carter Lumber was founded in 1932 by W.E. Carter. For 90 years, we have strengthened our company by staying true to our values, which include honesty, hard work, and putting people first. What started as a single lumberyard in Akron, Ohio, is represented today by seven brands servicing professional builders and homeowners across thirteen states with more than 160 locations. Despite our growth, weare still a family-owned company. Our core values and our people-first culture remain the same.

Description:
You will assist contractors and do-it-yourselfers with the selection and loading of their order, pull and stage materials to be picked up and/or delivered, help maintain the inventory in the Yard by conducting cycle counts, and keep the Yard organized and clean. Equipment used includes a forklift.

Requirements

• Forklift experience required
• Customer service experience
• Friendly personality
• Familiarity with building materials is helpful
• Ability to be a team player
• Ability to work outside in all conditions

Benefits (full-time employees)

• Health, Dental, Vision (Single and Family Plans) available after 30 days of employment
• Short and Long-Term Disability
• Company-paid life insurance and AD&D
• Optional supplemental life insurance
• Company-match 401(k)
• Vacation time and paid holidays
• Vendor incentives
• Room for growth; we promote from within!
• Military encouraged to apply!