Yard Specialist

Carter Lumber; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Short and Long-Term Disability

Company-paid life insurance

401(k) plan

Vacation time

Paid holidays

Room for growth

Vendor incentives

Job summary

Carter Lumber in Chesapeake, Virginia seeks individuals who thrive in teamwork and hands-on outdoor work. The role involves assisting contractors and customers with order selection and maintaining Yard organization. A friendly attitude and customer service experience are essential, with forklift operation preferred.

As a full-time employee, enjoy benefits such as health, dental, vision coverage, 401(k), and opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• Customer service experience is essential.
• Friendly personality is crucial for good customer interactions.
• Familiarity with building materials will be advantageous.
• Team player attitude is important.
• Must be willing to work outside in various weather conditions.
• Forklift experience is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Assist contractors and do-it-yourselfers with their orders.
• Pull and stage materials for pickup or delivery.
• Help maintain inventory by conducting cycle counts.
• Keep the Yard organized and clean.

Skills

Customer service experience

Friendly personality

Familiarity with building materials

Ability to be a team player

Ability to work outside in all conditions

Forklift experience

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 Kempsville Building Materials (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.

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!