Yard Specialist

The Building Center Inc; Columbia, West Columbia (SC, SC); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) Match

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Disability Benefits

Life Insurance (company-paid & Vol

Health Savings & Flexible Spending

Paid Time Off

Referral Program

Job summary

The Building Center, Inc. is seeking a Yard Specialist in Columbia, SC to manage yard organization, inventory, loading/unloading, and safety compliance.

The role involves operating yard equipment and assisting customers with loading, while coordinating with the operations team to ensure timely movement of goods. Qualified candidates will have a High School Diploma or GED, forklift experience preferred, and strong math and reading skills to handle inventory and labeling tasks.

Qualifications

• Forklift experience preferred.
• Able to read and understand simple instructions, memos, and notes.
• Ability to perform basic arithmetic and unit conversions.
• Capable of following written or oral instructions with minimal supervision.
• Ability to solve routine problems with a few concrete variables.

Responsibilities

• Unload incoming trucks and receive material from vendors.
• Maintain yard organization and inventory accuracy.
• Assist in preparing shipments with proper labeling.
• Follow safety protocols and keep yard clean and safe.
• Assist walk-in customers with loading of vehicles.
• Conduct forklift pre-shift checks and report issues.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Forklift experience

Reading comprehension

Math calculations

Following instructions

Problem solving

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Yard Specialist

YARD Full Time Clerical Columbia, West Columbia, SC, US

The Building Center, Inc .

Title: Yard Specialist
Reports to:Operations Manager
FLSA Status: Hourly, Non-Exempt
Division: Columbia, SC
Summary:

This position involves maintaining the organization of the yard, which includes loading and unloading materials, managing inventory, and ensuring safety protocols are followed. The Yard Worker will be responsible for operating various equipment and vehicles, contributing to the overall productivity of the warehouse. Additionally, this role requires effective communication with team members and supervisors to coordinate tasks and resolve any issues that may arise. Ultimately, the Yard Worker helps to facilitate the timely movement of goods, which is essential for meeting customer demands and maintaining operational excellence.

Job Duties:

• Unloads incoming trucks
• Receives material from vendors
• Conduct regular inventory checks and report discrepancies to management
• Assist in preparation of shipments by ensuring that all items are properly packaged and labeled
• Follow all safety protocols and guidelines
• Cleans and organizes lumber yard
• Assists walk-in customers with loading of vehicle
• Performs pre-shift checklist of forklift
• Performs other duties, as assigned

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Forklift experience preferred
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
• Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed, but uninvolved, written or oral instructions
• Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations

Education/Experience:

High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED); or equivalent combination of education and experience.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands, reach with hands and arms, climb, and balance. The employee is frequently required to talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts; fumes or airborne particles; outdoor weather conditions; and vibration.The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

• 401(k)
• 401(k) Match & Profit Share
• Health Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Disability Benefits
• Company-paid & Voluntary Life Insurance
• Health Savings & Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Time Off
• Referral Program

About The Organization

Founded in Charlotte in 1977, The Building Center, Inc. has grown from a single location into one of the largest privately held lumber and building materials dealers in the United States. Nearly five decades later, we remain family-owned and family-driven, guided by the same commitment we started with: to be our customers’ most valued building partner.

With more than 200 trucks on the road and a strong network of divisions strategically located throughout the Carolinas, we deliver consistent, reliable service to builders across the region. Our divisions include:

• South Carolina: Easley, Columbia, Holly Hill, Georgetown, and Newberry
• North Carolina: Rock Hill, Boone, Monroe, Ocean Isle Beach, Pineville, Gastonia, Greensboro, and Mebane

Our regional strength allows us to purchase and sell branded and commodity products at competitive prices, while tailoring our inventories to match local building practices, architectural trends, and the unique needs of each market. Beyond supplying materials, we provide a full range of manufacturing support—including truss plants in North and Central North Carolina, millwork and door shops in the Triad and Charlotte metros, and custom fabrication in Pineville, where we also craft specialty products like reclaimed lumber flooring, cabinetry, mantles, and siding.

What makes The Building Center truly different is our culture and our people. We believe construction is, at its heart, a people business—built on relationships, trust, and hard work. Our values of service, integrity, and dependability guide us in every interaction, whether we’re serving customers, supporting our communities, or developing our employees.

When you join The Building Center, you become part of a company with deep roots, a bold vision, and a culture where you can grow, contribute, and make a real impact. Together, we’re not just delivering materials—we’re helping to build communities, futures, and lasting success.

Equal Employment Opportunity & Reasonable Accommodation

The Building Center, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity and Affi

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA). If you require an accommodation to apply for a position, please contact us at [phone] or [e-mail].