Yard Specialist

Kight Home Center; Kentucky; On-site; USD 17,908,800 - 24,796,800; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/Dental/Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance & AD&D

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation & holidays

Vendor incentives

Growth from within

Military recruitment encouragement

Job summary

Carter Lumber is hiring for a yard associate to help customers select and load materials, load deliveries, and keep the yard organized. You will pull and stage items, assist with inventory, and possibly operate a forklift with on-the-job training.

We value friendly, reliable team players who can work outdoors in varying weather conditions. Full-time positions include health, disability, life insurance, and a 401(k) plan, with opportunities for advancement.

Qualifications

• Customer service experience is required.
• Friendly personality and willingness to work as part of a team.
• Familiarity with building materials is helpful.
• Ability to work outside in all conditions.

Responsibilities

• Assist contractors and DIY customers with selecting and loading orders.
• Pull and stage materials for pickup or delivery.
• Maintain yard inventory and organize work area.
• Operate a forklift; training and certification available.

Skills

Customer service

Team player

Friendly personality

Outdoor work

Building materials knowledge

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 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, 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!