Yard Specialist

Kighthomecenter; Newark (OH); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision plans available

Company-paid life insurance

Vacation time and paid holidays

Room for growth; promotion from within

Company-match 401(k)

Job summary

A leading lumber company in Newark, Ohio is offering an exciting opportunity for individuals who enjoy outdoor work and teamwork. The role involves assisting contractors and do-it-yourselfers with their orders and maintaining an organized yard. Candidates should have customer service experience and a friendly attitude. The company values a people-first culture and offers benefits like health insurance and 401(k). This position promotes from within, encouraging growth within the team.

Qualifications

• Experience in customer service is preferred.
• Familiarity with building materials is helpful.

Responsibilities

• Assist contractors and do-it-yourselfers with their orders.
• Pull and stage materials for pick-up or delivery.
• Maintain inventory in the Yard and conduct cycle counts.

Skills

Customer service experience

Friendly personality

Ability to be a team player

Ability to work outside in all conditions

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 Holmes Lumber(a division of Carter Lumber)!

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 you and help you attain 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!

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