Yard Services & Inventory Specialist

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.