Yard Services & Inventory Specialist in Petoskey, Michigan at Preston Feather Building Centers

Position Description

Job Title: Yard Services & Inventory Specialist
Location: Petoskey, MI
Reports To: Location Leader
Employment Status: Full-Time, Hourly

Position Overview

The Yard Services & Inventory Specialist supports daily lumber yard operations with a primary focus on yard services, receiving, and inventory accuracy. This role is hands-on and yard-first, requiring regular physical work outdoors while also performing inventory-related transactions from an office located in the yard.

This position plays a key role in maintaining safe, efficient yard operations, accurate inventory records, and timely customer service.

Areas of Responsibility

Yard Operations

• Assist with unloading vendor deliveries and accurately counting materials as received
• Build, stage, and verify delivery loads
• Locate, pull, and load materials for customer pickups
• Provide prompt, courteous service to customers in the yard
• Operate forklifts and other yard equipment safely (training/certification provided if needed)
• Maintain clean, organized, and safe yard conditions, including clear aisles and proper material storage
• Support yard crew activities to ensure smooth daily operations
• Follow safety procedures

Inventory Receiving

• Verify incoming materials against purchase orders and report shortages, damages, or discrepancies
• Process inventory-related transactions accurately and in a timely manner
• Perform routine cycle counts
• Investigate inventory discrepancies and communicate findings to management
• Communicate low-stock, or quality issues

Collaboration & Continuous Improvement

• Work collaboratively with yard, sales, logistics, and management teams
• Identify opportunities for process improvement, efficiency, and cost savings
• Participate in training opportunities related to products, equipment, and systems

General Responsibilities

• Demonstrate Preston Feather core values in all interactions
• Maintain professional conduct and appearance
• Perform other related duties or projects as assigned by management

Required Skills and Abilities

• Ability to perform physically demanding work, including lifting up to 50 lbs repeatedly
• Willingness to work outdoors in all weather conditions
• Strong attention to detail when counting materials and processing inventory
• Basic computer skills and ability to learn inventory software (Spruce)
• Strong customer service and communication skills
• Dependable, flexible, and team-oriented mindset
• Commitment to safe work practices
• High School Diploma
• Valid Drivers License, Chauffer's License a plus.

Physical Requirements

• Standing, walking, climbing, stooping, and kneeling frequently
• Lifting, pushing, and pulling materials up to 50 lbs regularly
• Ability to see, hear, and communicate effectively in an active yard environment
• Ability to use computer systems for inventory and documentation tasks

Working Conditions

• Office located within the lumber yard
• Combination of indoor and outdoor work
• Regular exposure to weather conditions and active equipment operations

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a background check (including MVR) and drug screen.