Outdoor Yard Specialist — Forklift Training & Growth

Carter Lumber Company; Warren (OH); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental & Vision

Disability

Life Insurance

Supplemental Life

401(k) Match

Paid Vacation

Holidays

Vendor Incentives

Growth Opportunities

Military friendly

Job summary

Carter Lumber Company is hiring for a full-time Yard Associate to assist contractors and DIYers with selection and loading of orders, pull and stage materials for pickup or delivery, and keep the yard organized and safe. You will help maintain inventory, and forklift operation will be trained if you have not operated one before.

The role requires a friendly, customer-focused attitude, strong teamwork, and the ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions.

Qualifications

• Customer service experience is required.
• Friendly personality and a team player.
• Familiarity with building materials is helpful.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Ability to work outdoors in all conditions.

Responsibilities

• Assist contractors and do-it-yourselfers with selection and loading of their order.
• Pull and stage materials for pickup or delivery.
• Help maintain yard inventory by conducting cycle counts.
• Keep the yard organized and clean.
• Operate forklift or receive training to attain certification.

Skills

Customer service

Friendly personality

Team player

Outdoor work

Building materials knowledge

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!