Yard Services Specialist

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Full Time Traverse City, MI, US

2 days ago Requisition

Traverse City, MI Full-Time | Monday–Friday | No Nights or Weekends
Preston Feather Building Centers

We’ve been building trust with Northern Michigan’s best builders for over a century. Our commitment to quality, service, and community has made us a leader in the industry. At Preston Feather, you’re not just taking a job — you’re building a career with purpose.

Preston Feather is a fast-growing, family-owned distributor of lumber and specialty building materials. We've proudly served Northern Michigan since 1915, with locations in Petoskey, Harbor Springs, Traverse City, Gaylord, and Boyne City.

We support top architects and builders with high-quality products and service, guided by our core values:
Integrity, Compassion, Purpose, Merit, and Accountability.

As a Yard Services Specialist, you’ll help ensure customers receive the right materials—safely, efficiently, and with excellent service. This is a hands-on, fast-paced role ideal for someone who enjoys physical work, problem-solving, and being part of a team.

• Unload, receive, label, and stage materials accurately
• Build and verify outgoing loads for safety and accuracy
• Assist customers with material pick-ups and product questions
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe yard and warehouse
• Collaborate with team members, vendors, and customers

• Competitive Pay:
  Hourly wages + potential overtime
• Career Growth:
  Ongoing training and development
• Team Culture:
  Supportive, improvement-focused environment
• Profit sharing
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with employer match
• 2 weeks paid time off (after 90 days), 3 weeks upon your first anniversary
• 6 paid holidays
• Annual apparel and boot allowances

• Strong focus on safety and attention to detail
• Ability to adapt to changing schedules and tasks
• Clear communication and active listening skills
• Physically able to:
  • Lift up to 100 lbs
  • Work outdoors year-round
  • Stand and walk for extended periods of time
• High school diploma or GED required
• Chauffeur’s license or CDL preferred (not required - we will sponsor this for you)

All job offers depend on passing a background check (including MVR) and a drug test.