Yard Specialist/Forklift Operator

Kighthomecenter; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision available after 30 days

Company-match 401(k)

Vacation time and paid holidays

Room for growth

Vacation time & paid holidays

Growth opportunities

Job summary

A leading home improvement company in Lansing, MI, seeks dedicated individuals for various responsibilities, including assisting contractors and customers with material selection and maintaining a clean and organized Yard. Successful candidates will show a friendly disposition, teamwork capability, and willingness to work in outdoor conditions. This company offers benefits such as health insurance, 401(k) matching, and room for career advancement. Veterans are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Customer service experience is essential.
• Familiarity with building materials is helpful.
• A friendly personality is a plus.
• Able to work outdoors in all conditions.
• Forklift operation training/certification provided.

Responsibilities

• Assist contractors and DIYers with material selection.
• Maintain inventory by conducting cycle counts.
• Keep the Yard organized and clean.
• Keep the Yard organized and clean.
• Operate forklift; certification training provided.

Skills

Customer service experience

Friendly personality

Ability to be a team player

Ability to work outside in all conditions

Building materials knowledge

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!