Yard Specialist - Building Materials

Carter Lumber; North Jackson (OH); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision

401(k) with company match

Paid holidays

Growth from within

Job summary

Carter Lumber in North Jackson, OH, is hiring a Yard Associate to help customers, load orders, and keep the yard organized. You’ll work outdoors, operate a forklift after training, and collaborate with a friendly team to move materials safely.

The role emphasizes customer service, teamwork, and practical know-how with building materials. Prior experience is helpful, but a positive attitude and reliability are key to getting started and growing with Carter Lumber.

Qualifications

• Customer service experience required.
• Friendly personality and good communication.
• Team player with ability to work with others.
• Willingness to work outdoors in all conditions.

Responsibilities

• Assist contractors and DIY customers with selections and loading orders.
• Pull and stage materials for pickup or delivery.
• Maintain inventory and keep yard organized and clean.
• Operate forklift after training and obtain certification if needed.

Skills

Customer service

Friendly personality

Team player

Outdoors 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 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!