Yard Specialist

Carter Lumber; Canton (OH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision insurance available after 30 days

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; promotions from within

Job summary

Carter Lumber is seeking dedicated team members for outdoor roles assisting contractors and customers in Canton, Ohio. Responsibilities include selecting and loading materials, organizing the Yard, and maintaining inventory. Essential qualifications include customer service experience and the ability to work outside in all conditions. Full-time employees enjoy comprehensive benefits including health insurance, 401(k) plans, vacation, and growth opportunities within the company.

Qualifications

• Customer service experience is necessary.
• A friendly personality is crucial for this role.
• Familiarity with building materials is preferred.
• Ability to function well in a team setting.
• Must be able to work outside in varied conditions.

Responsibilities

• Assist contractors and do-it-yourselfers with orders.
• Pull and stage materials for pickup or delivery.
• Maintain inventory in the Yard with cycle counts.
• Keep the Yard organized and clean.

Skills

Customer service experience

Friendly personality

Familiarity with building materials

Team player

Ability to work outside in all conditions

Tools

Forklift

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 Holmes Lumber (a division of 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, we are 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 you haven’t operated one previously, we will train you and help you attain 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!