Yard Specialist

Carter Lumber Company; Frederick (MD); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits beyond 30 days

Company-paid life insurance and AD&D

401(k) with company match

Vacation and paid holidays

Job summary

Carter Lumber Company is seeking a Yard Specialist/Load Builder to join our team. You will manage shipping and receiving workflows, pull stock and custom materials, and stage orders for shipment, contributing to accurate inventory levels and efficient warehouse operations.

This full-time role emphasizes teamwork, physical stamina, and the ability to stand for long periods while handling heavy materials, with opportunities for growth within the company.

Qualifications

• Excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Ability to multi-task.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Must be able to be on your feet for long periods of time and lift heavy material.

Responsibilities

• Conduct the workflow of shipping and receiving materials.
• Pull stock and custom materials according to orders and stage them for shipment.
• Assist with inventory and report shortages.
• Ensure incoming orders are correct and placed in proper storage areas.

Skills

Time management

Multi-tasking

Teamwork

Physical stamina

Tools

Forklifts

Job description

If you are a hard-working individual who enjoys working with your hands and with a team, this Yard Specialist/Load Builder opening is a great opportunity for you! This is a chance to get your foot in the door of the booming building materials/construction industry. When you join us, you’ll have the opportunity to build your career to whatever you desire! We are a growing company and we want our people to grow right along with us.

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

As a Yard Specialist/Load Builder, you will be responsible for conducting the workflow of shipping and receiving materials. This entails pulling stock and custom materials according to orders and staging them until the orders are complete and ready to be shipped. You will assist with inventory and report shortages. You will ensure incoming orders are correct and placed in proper storage areas. We provide forklifts, pallet jacks, banding machines and other equipment to make the job easier!

Requirements

• Excellent time management and organizational skills
• Ability to multi-task
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Must be able to be on your feet for long periods of time and lift heavy material

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!