Yard Specialist

Carter Lumber

Posted 19 days ago

Full Time

Charlotte, North Carolina

In Person

Smart Summary

The role involves assisting customers with selecting and loading orders, pulling and staging materials for pickup or delivery, and maintaining inventory through cycle counts. Additionally, the specialist will be responsible for keeping the yard organized and clean.

We are seeking motivated individuals with a customer-friendly personality to join our team as Yard Specialists. This role involves assisting customers, managing inventory, and maintaining a clean and organized yard. Previous experience with building materials is a plus, but not required, as we provide forklift certification training.

Must Have Skills for ATS

Teamwork

Hard Work

Customer Service

Material Selection

Order Loading

Material Staging

Inventory Maintenance

Cycle Counts

Yard Organization

Forklift Operation

Team Player

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!

Carter Lumber

Carter Lumber is one of the nation's top building materials retailers with more than 180 locations in 15 states. More than just a lumberyard, the Carter Lumber family of companies is dedicated to providing builders and do-it-yourselfers with a broad range of quality building materials and exceptional customer service.

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