Outdoor Yard Specialist - Forklift-Ready & Growing

Kight Home Center; Easley (SC); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision plans

Short/Long-Term Disability

Company-paid life insurance

AD&D

Supplemental life insurance

Company-match 401(k)

Vacation and paid holidays

Vendor incentives

Growth from within

Military encouraged to apply

Job summary

Carter Lumber in Easley, SC is seeking a Yard Associate to assist contractors and DIY customers with product selection and loading. You will pull and stage materials for pickup or delivery, help keep the yard organized, and support inventory with cycle counts.

Forklift operation may be required, and certification is provided through on‑the‑job training. The role emphasizes teamwork, reliability, and a willingness to work outdoors in varying weather.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assist contractors and DIYers with selection and loading of orders.
• Pull and stage materials for pickup and/or delivery.
• Help maintain yard inventory via cycle counts.
• Keep yard organized and clean; operate forklift if needed.
• Training provided to obtain forklift certification.

Skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Outdoor work

Tools

Forklift operation

Job description

Carter Lumber in Easley, SC is seeking a Yard Associate to assist contractors and DIY customers with product selection and loading. You will pull and stage materials for pickup or delivery, help keep the yard organized, and support inventory with cycle counts.

Forklift operation may be required, and certification is provided through on‑the‑job training. The role emphasizes teamwork, reliability, and a willingness to work outdoors in varying weather.