Yard Specialist

Holmes Lumber; Columbia (SC); Hybrid; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision plans

Short/Long-term disability

Company-paid life insurance & AD&D

Optional supplemental life insurance

Company-match 401(k)

Vacation and paid holidays

Vendor incentives

Room for growth

Military encouraged to apply

Job summary

Carter Lumber is seeking hard-working individuals to join our yard team in Columbia, SC. You will assist contractors and DIY customers with loading orders, loading and staging materials, and keeping the yard organized.

Training for forklift operation and certification is available for those who need it. We value a friendly, customer-focused attitude, reliability, and the ability to work outdoors in varying conditions.

Qualifications

• Customer service experience is required.
• Friendly personality is important for teammate interactions.
• Familiarity with building materials is helpful for assisting contractors and DIYers.
• Ability to be a team player and work outside in all conditions.

Responsibilities

• Assist contractors and DIYers with selection and loading of orders.
• Pull and stage materials for pickup or delivery.
• Maintain yard inventory with cycle counts and keep the yard organized and clean.
• Operate a forklift; training and certification can be provided.

Skills

Customer service

Team player

Friendly personality

Familiarity with building materials

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 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!