Yard Specialist

Holmes Lumber; Chesapeake (VA); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

AD&D

401(k) matching

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Vendor incentives

Growth opportunities

Military-friendly

Job summary

KempsvilleBuilding Materials in Virginia is seeking a yard associate to assist contractors and DIY customers with selecting and loading orders. You will pull and stage materials for pickup or delivery and help maintain yard inventory.

The role requires standing, walking, and working outdoors; forklift experience is preferred. Join a team-focused environment where safety and efficiency are valued, with opportunities for advancement and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Customer service experience.
• Friendly personality.
• Familiarity with building materials is helpful.
• Ability to be a team player.
• Ability to work outside in all conditions.
• Forklift experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Keep the Yard organized and clean.
• Equipment used includes a forklift.

Skills

Customer service

Team player

Outdoor work

Forklift

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 KempsvilleBuilding Materials(adivision 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, 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.

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
• Forklift experience preferred

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!