Yard Specialist

Holmes Lumber; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/Dental/Vision

Disability insurance

Life insurance & AD&D

401(k)

Paid vacation & holidays

Vendor incentives

Growth opportunities

Military-friendly

Job summary

Carter Lumber in Akron, OH is seeking a yard associate who enjoys teamwork, outdoor work, and hands-on tasks. You will assist contractors and DIYers with order selection, load materials, and help keep the yard organized. Forklift operation will be trained on the job.

You will pull and stage materials for pickup or delivery, and perform cycle counts to maintain inventory. A safe, clean yard is essential, with opportunities for growth in a long-standing, family-owned company.

Qualifications

• Customer service experience required.
• Friendly personality and teamwork skills.
• Familiarity with building materials is helpful.
• Willing to operate a forklift; training provided.

Responsibilities

• Assist contractors and DIYers with order selection and loading.
• Pull and stage materials for pickup or delivery.
• Maintain yard inventory with cycle counts.
• Keep yard organized and clean; forklift operation as needed.

Skills

Customer service experience

Friendly personality

Teamwork

Building materials knowledge

Forklift operation

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!