Yard Specialist

Carter Lumber; Cortland (OH); On-site; USD 31,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision Insurance

Company-paid life insurance

401(k) company match

Vacation and paid holidays

Company-match 401(k)

Vacation time and paid holidays

Vendor incentives

Room for growth

Military encouraged to apply

Job summary

A family-owned lumber company in Cortland, Ohio, is seeking dedicated individuals who enjoy outdoor work to assist customers with their orders. Responsibilities include helping with material selection and loading while ensuring inventory is well maintained. Applicants must have a driver's license and a friendly personality, with customer service experience preferred. This role provides opportunities for growth and offers competitive benefits including health insurance and a 401(k).

Qualifications

• Must obtain a Driver's License.
• Familiarity with building materials is helpful.
• Ability to work outside in all conditions.
• Familiarity with building materials is helpful.
• Ability to be a team player.
• Ability to work outside in all conditions.

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.
• Forklift operations training and certification will be provided.

Skills

Customer service experience

Friendly personality

Ability to be a team player

Building materials knowledge

Team player

Outdoor work

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 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 youand help youattain certification.

Requirements

• Must obtain a Driver's License
• 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!