Yard Specialist

Carter Lumber; White Lake Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision

Company-paid life insurance and AD&D

401(k) with company match

Vacation and paid holidays

Room for growth

Military encouraged to apply

Job summary

Carter Lumber in Michigan is hiring a yard associate to assist contractors and DIYers with order selection, loading, and material staging. You will pull and deliver orders and help maintain yard organization.

This full-time role trains forklift operation and supports inventory cycle counts. You will work outdoors in all conditions, join a team, and grow within the company.

Qualifications

• Customer service experience is preferred.
• Friendly personality and ability to be a team player are essential.
• Willingness to work outdoors in all conditions is required.
• Familiarity with building materials is helpful.

Responsibilities

• Assist contractors and DIYers with selecting and loading orders.
• Pull and stage materials for pickup or delivery.
• Help maintain yard inventory with cycle counts.
• Keep the yard organized and clean at all times.
• Operate forklift after training and certification.

Skills

Customer service

Friendly personality

Team player

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!