Yard Specialist - Building Materials

Carter Lumber; Liberty Township (OH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

AD&D

401(k)

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Vendor incentives

Advancement opportunities

Military friendly

Job summary

Carter Lumber in Ohio is seeking a Yard Associate to join our team. You will assist contractors and DIY customers, help load orders, and stage materials for pickup or delivery.

You will maintain yard inventory with cycle counts and keep the area organized and safe. Training for forklift operation is provided.

We value reliability, a friendly can-do attitude, and the ability to work outdoors in all weather. This role offers growth potential within our family-owned company.

Qualifications

• Customer service experience is required.
• Friendly personality is essential.
• 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 selection and loading of orders.
• Pull and stage materials for pickup and/or delivery.
• Help maintain yard inventory with cycle counts and keep area organized and clean.
• Operate forklift or receive training to obtain certification.

Skills

Customer service

Friendly demeanor

Team player

Forklift operation

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, 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!