Job Descriptions

Inside Retail Sales:

This position is perfect for those who like interacting with a wide variety of people, and who enjoy doing something different everyday! Our Inside Retail Sales staff helps customers find solutions to their needs. On any given day this position could be called upon to help a customer design deck, find a hinge to match one a customer already has, or pick out a pound of nails. Training will be provided on subjects as broad as "electrical" and as specific as "wing nuts". If you are a quick learner, and a high energy person this is for you!

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Inside Contractor Sales:

If you have experience in the Building Materials Industry, and enjoy working with professional contractors this is a great opportunity for you. Our Inside Contractor Sales team helps our professional customers with their building projects. From a small remodel to a large home, our team works with the builder every step of the way providing them with expert knowledge and quality products. We often refer to this position as the "purchasing agent for the builder", providing the builder with what they need, not what we want to sell them. If you like construction, and working on projects this is the career for you!

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Outside Contractor Sales:

For those individuals with experience in the Building Materials Industry, who like freedom in the their job, and enjoy setting their own schedule our Outside Contractor Sales Team could be a perfect fit. This position is directly responsible for 10-15 professional builder accounts. While some in-store paperwork is a necessary evil, a person in this position should expect to spend much of their time in the field calling on existing customers, and prospecting for new ones. If you are self confident and enjoy a challenge contact us about this opportunity!

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Bookkeeping:

If you like numbers, but also enjoy interaction with others, our Bookkeeping Department may be a perfect fit for you. While this department is responsible for the typical bookkeeping duties such as Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Inventory Control, etc... they do spend a large portion of the day interacting with both customers and other staff members. If you are an outgoing, friendly, customer service oriented person our Bookkeeping Department is the place for you!

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Draftsperson:

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working with computers, and also craves social interaction with others. Our drafting department works with our customers to draw their “Dream House,” and with our Contractor Department to make it a reality. Candidates should have CAD (Computer Aided Design) experience and enjoy working with a wide variety of personalities. Specific home building knowledge is not required, but always a plus. If you are an outgoing quick learner who enjoys computers, this is the job for you!

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CDL Truck Drivers:

For those individuals who enjoy working outside, being home every night, do not require direct supervision, and have a good driving record, this is a wonderful opportunity. Our truck drivers operate any one of a number trucks in our delivery fleet, delivering merchandise to our customers. While it is not unusual to make a delivery over 100 miles away, we make it a point to have our drivers home to their families every night. For those who do not want to sit behind a wheel all day, there is plenty of opportunity for physical exercise. If you are en energetic person with a good work ethic this is the ideal position for you.

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Stock Person/Cashier:

This entry-level position is great for those seeking to gain experience in retail. This job combines the duties of a stock person with the responsibilities of a cashier. On some days pricing and merchandising products on the show floor may be your focus, while the next day could be spent cashiering and answering phones. This is a great opportunity to learn and develop your customer service skills.

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Project Estimator:

If you have experience in the Lumber and Building Materials Industry, and enjoy estimating projects of all sizes our Project Estimator position could be for you. While estimating is a significant aspect of this job, some customer service and sales skills will be needed.

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Yard Person:

For those who enjoy working outside, and crave interaction with others this could be the perfect opportunity for you. Our Yard Staff helps our customers load their purchases in their vehicles and on occasion assist our Truck Drivers with deliveries. Good customer skills and a healthy work ethic are a must. For those who enjoy a good days work this is for you!

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Questions? Feel free to contact our Human Resources Department at hrd@barrycountylumber.com 


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