Yard Specialist

Carter Lumber; Plain Township (OH); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Supplemental life insurance

401(k) plan

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Vendor incentives

Growth opportunities

Military friendly

Job summary

Holmes Lumber, a division of Carter Lumber, is seeking a yard associate to assist contractors and DIY customers with order selection and loading. You will pull and stage materials for pickup or delivery, help maintain yard organization, and participate in cycle counts to keep inventory accurate.

The role involves working outdoors, using a forklift (training and certification provided if needed), and thriving in a team-focused environment dedicated to reliability and service.

Qualifications

• Customer service experience required.
• Friendly personality encouraged for teamwork.
• Familiarity with building materials is helpful.
• Ability to be a team player.
• Ability to work outside in all conditions.

Responsibilities

• Assist contractors and DIY customers with order selection and loading.
• Pull and stage materials for pickup or delivery.
• Maintain yard inventory and organize the space; participate in cycle counts.

Skills

Customer service

Friendly personality

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 Holmes Lumber (a division of 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 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!