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Careers at Carter Lumber
Build your career with Carter Lumber.
If you're looking to build a great career, you've come to the right place! Whatever your aspirations are – from part-time work to a full-time position – Carter Lumber offers the challenge, opportunity, diversity and growth you desire. The Carter Lumber management team believes in sharing success and we recognize that each employee is an integral part of our progress. Carter Lumber takes great pride in the accomplishments of our team and we are looking for the right individuals to help us achieve our goals for the future. As a Carter Lumber associate, you’ll serve an important role in providing our customers with a unique and helpful retail experience. We go the extra mile to help our customers and always hold true to our motto to always do whatever it takes (W.I.T.) to achieve customer satisfaction. Why Carter Lumber?
Why choose a career at Carter Lumber?
In 2007, Carter Lumber and its family of companies were awarded the "Pro Dealer of the Year" award by Home Channel News, an industry leading publication. This just goes to show how dedicated Carter Lumber employees are to their customers and the company. You can trust that we will continue to give our employees the tools that they need to service our customers as well as, the resources that they need to build their career with Carter Lumber. Carter Lumber has been a member of the community since 1946. We are committed to a caring and supportive environment by providing an opportunity for personal growth, fulfillment and recognition of accomplishment. Carter Lumber takes pride in the level of customer service that our employees provide to our customers and we like to reward hard work and dedication. Here are just a few of the incentives that come with working for Carter Lumber:
History
Carter Lumber is one of the nation's top building materials retailers with more than 200 stores in 10 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.
Click here for more information about Carter Lumber. Employee Development
Carter Lumber recognizes the importance of training and development; it is a key factor for employees to be successful. That is why we have created The Yard University. The Yard University is Carter Lumber’s commitment to helping employees build a career with our company. Our Yard University website is the centralized location for all online training classes, classroom training enrollment, tracking and more! Below are a few examples of the training that The Yard University offers.
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Compensation and Benefits
Carter Lumber offers a very competitive benefit package to our full-time employees. We want to promote the health of our employees so they can build a long successful career with us.
Ready to Apply?
Build Your Career At Carter Lumber.
If you're looking to build a great career, you've come to the right place! Whatever your aspirations are — from part-time work to a full-time position — Carter Lumber offers the challenge, opportunity, diversity and growth you are looking for. To apply, click on the link below and complete Carter Lumber's online application. Your application can then be viewed by our hiring managers. We look forward to working with you! FAQs
Employment1. What does a Carter Lumber store employee do?Providing exceptional customer service is a Carter Lumber employee’s top responsibility. Each position we employ provides this service in a different way. 2. What are Carter Lumber’s training and development programs? Carter Lumber offers a comprehensive training program. Check out the Employee Development section for details. 3. What about benefits and compensation? We offer our employees a very competitive benefits and compensation package. Visit our Compensation and Benefits section for more details. 4. How often are Carter Lumber employees paid? Carter Lumber hourly employees are paid every other Friday. 5. Do you offer direct deposit? Yes, we do. You can have your check deposited directly into your current checking and/or savings account. 6. To whom will I be reporting? Ultimately, each store position reports to the Manager. 7. What are my work hours? Your schedule will be determined by your manager. 8. Will I need to work overtime at Carter Lumber? Availability of overtime will be determined by the Store Manager. Carter Lumber adheres to the law and currently pays one and one-half times the regular hourly rate for all hours worked in excess of 40 hours in one week. 9. How will my work at Carter Lumber be evaluated, and by whom? Evaluations will be given by your Manager. You will be evaluated based upon job performance, attendance and overall knowledge of your duties. 10. If I have ideas, suggestions or concerns to offer, what channels exist to share them? Carter Lumber encourages innovative thinking from our employees. Managers promote teamwork and value their employees' input, and encourage efficiency and productivity. Applying for a job11. What employment opportunities are available at Carter Lumber?Our Apply Now section details all of our open positions. Click here for details. 12. How old do I have to be to work at Carter Lumber? 18 years old. 13. How can I submit an application to Carter Lumber? Simply search positions and complete the online application for the career of your choice. 14. How long does it take to complete the application process? Our application process has two parts; the application and a profile test. After finishing the application you will complete a profile test which takes about 15 minutes. 15. Am I able to make changes to my resume? Yes. After creating an account, you can login and update your information at anytime. 16. Why can’t I submit my resume via U.S. Mail or FAX? Carter Lumber recruiters are constantly checking our Web Site for applicants. Using the U.S. mail system or fax could delay your application from getting into the right hands, thus causing you to miss out on an opportunity. 17. How do I know if you received my resume via the online response form? You will receive an acknowledgement email after applying for a position at Carter Lumber. A confirmation message also appears after you've successfully submitted your application. 18. I submitted my resume through the online response form but I’d like to mail it to you just to make sure you received it. Mailing your resume is not necessary. Your online application is made available to our Human Resources department as well as, Managers in the field. This is the best way to ensure your information is placed in the right hands. 19. Is there a person I can follow up with to discuss my qualifications? A Carter Lumber Hiring Manager will be in contact with you directly should your qualifications meet our current position requirements. 20. How long will Carter Lumber keep my resume on file? Completed resumes are permanently stored in our electronic database. 21. Do I have to submit to any tests in order to gain employment at Carter Lumber? Yes, you do. Every prospective employee must complete a profile test as well as pass a drug screen and a background check. CDL drivers are required to undergo additional testing in order to comply with state laws. |
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| Carter Lumber is dedicated to a fair workplace where every team member is respected and valued. That is why we are an equal opportunity employer. | Carter Lumber is proud to be a drug free workplace. That is why we require all of our prospective employees to submit to a drug test prior to, and as a condition of, employment with Carter Lumber. | |
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