Yard Specialist/Forklift

Carter Lumber Company; Charleston (SC); Hybrid; USD 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

AD&D

Supplemental life insurance

401(k) matching

Paid vacation & holidays

Vendor incentives

Growth opportunities

Military friendly

Job summary

Carter Lumber Company is seeking a yard associate in Charleston, SC to assist contractors and DIY customers with order selection and loading. You will pull and stage materials for pickup or delivery and help maintain yard inventory, ensuring a clean, organized space.

Forklift operation may be involved, with training provided for certification. Join a team‑oriented, hands‑on role at a growing family‑owned company that values honesty, hard work, and promoting from within.

Qualifications

• Customer service experience.
• Friendly personality.
• Familiarity with building materials is helpful.
• Ability to be a team player.
• Ability to work outside in all conditions.

Responsibilities

• Assist contractors and DIYers with selection and loading of orders.
• Pull and stage materials to be picked up or delivered.
• Maintain yard inventory with cycle counts.
• Keep yard organized and clean; operate forklift if needed (training provided).

Skills

Customer service

Friendly personality

Team player

Outdoor work

Familiarity with building materials

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 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!