Yard Specialist

Introduction

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 Holmes Lumber (a division of Carter Lumber)!

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.

• Assist contractors and do‑it‑yourselfers with the selection and loading of their orders.
• Pull and stage materials to be picked up and/or delivered.
• Help maintain the inventory in the yard by conducting cycle counts.
• Keep the yard organized and clean.
• Operate forklift (training and certification provided if not already experienced).

• Friendly personality.
• Familiarity with building materials, lumber, and millwork is helpful.
• Team‑player attitude.
• Ability to work outside in all conditions.

• 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.
• Room for growth; we promote from within.
• Military encouraged to apply.

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