Outdoor Yard Specialist — Forklift Training & Growth

Kight Home Center; Columbia (SC); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental

Vision

Disability

Life insurance

AD&D

Supplemental life

401(k) match

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Vendor incentives

Growth from within

Military encouraged to apply

Job summary

Carter Lumber in Columbia, SC is seeking a motivated Yard Associate to join our team. If you enjoy hands-on work outdoors and helping customers, this role is a great entry point into a booming industry.

You will assist contractors and DIYers with selection and loading, pull and stage materials for pickup or delivery, and help maintain the yard by conducting cycle counts. Forklift operation is included with training and certification support, and we offer benefits like health, dental, life

Qualifications

• Customer service experience required.
• Friendly personality and team-oriented.
• Familiarity with building materials helpful.
• Ability to work outdoors in all conditions.
• Forklift operation training and certification provided.

Responsibilities

• Assist contractors and DIY customers with selection and loading.
• Pull and stage materials for pickup or delivery.
• Maintain yard inventory and conduct cycle counts.
• Keep yard clean and organized; operate forklift as needed (training provided).

Skills

Customer service

Friendly personality

Team player

Outdoor work

Building materials knowledge

Tools

Forklift operation

Job description

Carter Lumber in Columbia, SC is seeking a motivated Yard Associate to join our team. If you enjoy hands-on work outdoors and helping customers, this role is a great entry point into a booming industry.

You will assist contractors and DIYers with selection and loading, pull and stage materials for pickup or delivery, and help maintain the yard by conducting cycle counts. Forklift operation is included with training and certification support, and we offer benefits like health, dental, life