Warehouse Specialist​/Forklift Operator

If you are a hard-working individual who enjoys working with your hands and with a team, this Warehouse Specialist/Forklift Operator opening is a great opportunity for you. It offers a chance to get your foot in the door of the booming building materials and construction industry. Join Townsend Building Supply, a division of Carter Lumber, and build your career to whatever you desire.

We are a growing company and want our people to grow right along with us.

Carter Lumber was founded in 1932 by W.E. Carter. For 90 years we have strengthened our company by staying true to our values—including honesty, hard work, and putting people first. What started as a single lumberyard in Akron, Ohio, is now represented today by seven brands servicing professional builders and homeowners across thirteen states with more than 160 locations. Despite our growth, we remain a family‑owned company, and our core values and people‑first culture are unchanged.

As a Warehouse Specialist/Forklift Operator, you will manage the workflow of shipping and receiving materials. This includes pulling stock and custom materials according to orders and staging them until the orders are complete and ready to be shipped. You will assist with inventory and report shortages, ensuring incoming orders are correct and placed in proper storage areas. You will use forklifts, pallet jacks, banding machines, and other equipment to perform these tasks efficiently.

• Excellent time‑management and organizational skills
• Ability to multi‑task
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Must be able to stand on your feet for long periods and lift heavy material

• 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!