Lumber Yard Associate — Outdoor, Hands-On Role

Carter Lumber Company; Kalamazoo (MI); Hybrid; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision plans

Disability insurance

Company-paid life insurance and AD&D

Optional supplemental life insurance

401(k) with company match

Vacation time and paid holidays

Vendor incentives

Room for growth; we promote fromWithin

Military encouraged to apply

Job summary

Carter Lumber Company is hiring for a Yard Associate in Kalamazoo, MI. You will assist customers with selections and loading, pull and stage materials for pickup or delivery, and help maintain yard inventory while keeping the area neat and safe.

Training for forklift operation is available if needed. The role requires a friendly, customer-oriented personality, a willingness to work outdoors in various conditions, and a collaborative team mindset.

Qualifications

• Customer service experience is required.
• Friendly personality and teamwork are essential.
• Familiarity with building materials is helpful.
• Ability to work outside in all conditions.

Responsibilities

• Assist contractors and do-it-yourselfers with selection and loading of orders.
• Pull and stage materials for pickup and/or delivery.
• Help maintain the Yard inventory with cycle counts.
• Keep the Yard organized and clean.

Skills

Customer service

Team player

Friendly demeanor

Outdoor work

Forklift

Tools

Forklift operation

Job description

Carter Lumber Company is hiring for a Yard Associate in Kalamazoo, MI. You will assist customers with selections and loading, pull and stage materials for pickup or delivery, and help maintain yard inventory while keeping the area neat and safe.

Training for forklift operation is available if needed. The role requires a friendly, customer-oriented personality, a willingness to work outdoors in various conditions, and a collaborative team mindset.