Yard Specialist

Carter Lumber Company; Ypsilanti (MI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plan

Disability

Life insurance

Supplemental life

401(k) match

Vacation & holidays

Vendor incentives

Growth opportunities

Military-friendly

Job summary

Carter Lumber Company in Ypsilanti, MI is hiring for a full-time Yard Associate to assist customers, load orders, and keep the yard stocked and organized. You will assist contractors and do-it-yourselfers with selection and loading, pull and stage materials for pickup or delivery, and conduct cycle counts to maintain inventory.

Forklift operation training is provided. If you value teamwork and reliability in outdoor work, this role offers growth opportunities within a long-established

Qualifications

• Customer service experience required.
• Friendly personality and team player mindset.
• Familiarity with building materials helpful.
• Ability to work outside in all weather conditions.
• Forklift operation training available.

Responsibilities

• Assist contractors and do-it-yourselfers with selection and loading of orders.
• Pull and stage materials for pickup and/or delivery.
• Maintain yard inventory with cycle counts and keep area organized.
• Operate forklift; training provided to attain certification.

Skills

Customer service experience

Friendly personality

Ability to be a team player

Ability to work outside in all weather

Familiarity with building materials

Forklift operation

Tools

Forklift

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!