Outdoor Yard Specialist — Forklift Training & Career Growth

Carter Lumber Company; Salem (OH); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental / Vision

Disability

Life insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

Holiday pay

Growth opportunities

Military-friendly

Job summary

Carter Lumber Company is hiring for a Yard Associate to assist contractors and DIYers with selections, loading, and staging of materials at our yard. You will pull and stage materials for pickup or delivery, and help maintain inventory through cycle counts while keeping the yard organized and safe.

Forklift operation is involved, with training and certification provided. You will work outdoors in varying weather conditions as part of a team that values reliability, customer service, and a strong

Qualifications

• Customer service experience required.
• Friendly personality and teamwork.
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather.
• Familiarity with building materials helpful.

Responsibilities

• Assist contractors and DIYers with selection and loading of orders.
• Pull and stage materials for pickup and/or delivery.
• Maintain yard inventory with cycle counts.
• Keep yard organized and clean.
• Operate forklift; training and certification provided.

Skills

Customer service

Team player

Friendly personality

Ability to work outdoors

Tools

Forklift operation

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 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 and if youhaven't operated one previously, we will train youand help youattain certification.

Requirements

• 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!