Yard Specialist/Forklift Operator - 2nd Shift

Kempsville Building; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & dental vision

Disability

Life insurance

Supplemental life insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Growth from within

Military-friendly

Job summary

Carter Lumber in Lansing, MI is hiring a Yard Associate to assist contractors and DIYers, loading orders, and staging materials. You will pull items, help keep the yard organized, and participate in cycle counts to maintain inventory.

Training for forklift operation is provided, and safety is a priority. We’re looking for a dependable team player who can work outdoors in all weather and provide friendly customer service.

Qualifications

• Customer service experience is required.
• Friendly personality and good communication.
• Familiarity with building materials is helpful.
• Ability to be a team player and collaborate.
• Ability to work outside in any weather conditions.
• 2nd shift availability.

Responsibilities

• Assist contractors and DIYers with selection and loading of orders.
• Pull and stage materials for pickup or delivery.
• Maintain yard inventory with cycle counts and keep area organized.
• Operate forklift as needed and participate in safety training.

Skills

Customer service

Team player

Outdoor work

Forklift training

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 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
• 2nd shift

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!