Yard Specialist/Forklift

Kight Home Center; Charleston (SC); Hybrid; USD 31,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) Matching

Paid Holidays

Growth from within

Job summary

Carter Lumber in Charleston, SC is seeking a Yard Associate to assist contractors and DIYers with selection and loading, pull and stage materials, and keep the yard organized for pickup or delivery.

You will work outdoors in all conditions and may operate a forklift; forklift certification training is provided. The role includes full-time benefits and opportunities for growth within the company.

Qualifications

• Customer service experience is required.
• Friendly personality and a team player.
• Familiarity with building materials is helpful.
• Ability to work outdoors in all conditions.
• Forklift training/certification offered.

Responsibilities

• Assist contractors and DIY customers with selection and loading of orders.
• Pull and stage materials for pickup or delivery.
• Maintain inventory in the Yard with cycle counts.
• Keep the Yard organized and clean; operate forklift if needed.

Skills

Customer service

Friendly personality

Team player

Outdoor work

Building materials knowledge

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 forklift 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!