Yard Services & Inventory Specialist

Evolving Solution Services; Petoskey (MI); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Preston Feather in Petoskey, MI is seeking a Yard Services & Inventory Specialist. The role supports daily lumber yard operations, focusing on yard services, receiving and inventory accuracy. The position is hands-on, outdoors, with office transactions in the yard.

Responsibilities include unloading deliveries, counting materials, processing inventory, cycle counts, and collaborating with yard, sales, logistics and management teams. High school diploma required; valid driver's license preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• Ability to perform physically demanding work, including lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Willingness to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Strong attention to detail when counting materials and processing inventory.
• Basic computer skills and ability to learn Spruce inventory software.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Dependable and team-oriented mindset.

Responsibilities

• Assist unload deliveries and count materials as received.
• Build, stage, and verify delivery loads; load materials for customer pickups.
• Verify items against orders and perform cycle counts.
• Communicate inventory issues and coordinate with yard, sales, logistics, and management.
• Maintain safe, organized yard and operate forklifts or other equipment as trained.

Skills

Physically demanding work

Outdoor work

Customer service

Attention to detail

Strong communication

Team-oriented

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Spruce inventory software

Basic computer skills

Job description

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Yard Services & Inventory Specialist

Full Time Petoskey, MI, US

4 days ago Requisition ID: 1032

Position Description

Job Title: Yard Services & Inventory Specialist
Location: Petoskey, MI
Reports To: Location Leader
Employment Status: Full-Time, Hourly

Position Overview

The Yard Services & Inventory Specialist supports daily lumber yard operations with a primary focus on yard services, receiving, and inventory accuracy. This role is hands‑on and yard‑first, requiring regular physical work outdoors while also performing inventory‑related transactions from an office located in the yard.

This position plays a key role in maintaining safe, efficient yard operations, accurate inventory records, and timely customer service.

Areas of Responsibility

Yard Operations

• Assist with unloading vendor deliveries and accurately counting materials as received
• Build, stage, and verify delivery loads
• Locate, pull, and load materials for customer pickups
• Provide prompt, courteous service to customers in the yard
• Operate forklifts and other yard equipment safely (training/certification provided if needed)
• Maintain clean, organized, and safe yard conditions, including clear aisles and proper material storage
• Support yard crew activities to ensure smooth daily operations
• Follow safety procedures

Inventory Receiving

• Verify incoming materials against purchase orders and report shortages, damages, or discrepancies
• Process inventory-related transactions accurately and in a timely manner
• Perform routine cycle counts
• Investigate inventory discrepancies and communicate findings to management
• Communicate low‑stock, or quality issues
• Work collaboratively with yard, sales, logistics, and management teams
• Identify opportunities for process improvement, efficiency, and cost savings
• Participate in training opportunities related to products, equipment, and systems

Collaboration & Continuous Improvement

• Work collaboratively with yard, sales, logistics, and management teams
• Identify opportunities for process improvement, efficiency, and cost savings
• Participate in training opportunities related to products, equipment, and systems

General Responsibilities

• Demonstrate Preston Feather core values in all interactions
• Maintain professional conduct and appearance
• Perform other related duties or projects as assigned by management

Required Skills and Abilities

• Ability to perform physically demanding work, including lifting up to 50 lbs repeatedly
• Willingness to work outdoors in all weather conditions
• Strong attention to detail when counting materials and processing inventory
• Basic computer skills and ability to learn inventory software (Spruce)
• Strong customer service and communication skills
• Dependable, flexible, and team-oriented mindset
• Commitment to safe work practices
• High School Diploma
• Valid Drivers License, Chauffer's License a plus.

Physical Requirements

• Standing, walking, climbing, stooping, and kneeling frequently
• Lifting, pushing, and pulling materials up to 50 lbs regularly
• Ability to see, hear, and communicate effectively in an active yard environment
• Ability to use computer systems for inventory and documentation tasks

Working Conditions

• Office located within the lumber yard
• Combination of indoor and outdoor work
• Regular exposure to weather conditions and active equipment operations

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a background check (including MVR) and drug screen.

Monday - Friday 7 am to 4 pm.
40 hours a week