The Building Center, Inc.
Job Title: Order Puller Reports to: Operations Manager FLSA Status: Hourly, Non-Exempt Division: Columbia, SC
Summary:
Pulls assigned orders for delivery and assists walk-in customers with their orders.
Job Duties:
Operates company forklift in a processional, safe, and courteous manner Pulls assigned orders for delivery Puts orders in staging area and marks the ticket number on product to help ensure the right product is shipped Performs daily maintenance checks and reports malfunctions to Operations Manager Notifies Dispatchers if products are out of stock Keeps shipping and warehouse areas clean at all times Ensures all tickets are complete before turning in to designated spot Performs other duties, as assigned
Qualifications & Requirements:
Forklift Certification Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos Ability to write simple correspondence Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed, but uninvolved, written or oral instructions Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations
Education/Experience:
High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED); or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Work Environment:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands, reach with hands and arms, talk, and hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 200 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include distance vision.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts; fumes or airborne particles; outdoor weather conditions; and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet or humid conditions (non-weather); work in precarious places; extreme cold (non-weather); and extreme heat (non-weather).
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) Match & Profit Share
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Disability Benefits
- Company-paid & Voluntary Life Insurance
- Health Savings & Flexible Spending Accounts
- Paid Time Off
- Referral Program
About The Organization Founded in Charlotte in 1977, The Building Center, Inc. has grown from a single location into one of the largest privately held lumber and building materials dealers in the United States. Nearly five decades later, we remain family-owned and family-driven, guided by the same commitment we started with: to be our customers’ most valued building partner.
With more than 200 trucks on the road and a strong network of divisions strategically located throughout the Carolinas, we deliver consistent, reliable service to builders across the region. Our divisions include:
- South Carolina: Easley, Columbia, Holly Hill, Georgetown and Newberry
- North Carolina: Rock Hill, Boone, Monroe, Ocean Isle Beach, Pineville, Gastonia, Greensboro, and Mebane
Our regional strength allows us to purchase and sell branded and commodity products at competitive prices, while tailoring our inventories to match local building practices, architectural trends, and the unique needs of each market. Beyond supplying materials, we provide a full range of manufacturing support - including truss plants in North and Central North Carolina, millwork and door shops in the Triad and Charlotte metros, and custom fabrication in Pineville, where we also craft specialty products like reclaimed lumber flooring, cabinetry, mantles, and siding.
What makes The Building Center truly different is our culture and our people. We believe construction is, at its heart, a people business - built on relationships, trust, and hard work. Our values of service, integrity, and dependability guide us in every interaction, whether we’re serving customers, supporting our communities, or developing our employees.
When you join The Building Center, you become part of a company with deep roots, a bold vision, and a culture where you can grow, contribute, and make a real impact. Together, we’re not just delivering materials - we’re helping to build communities, futures, and lasting success.
Equal Employment Opportunity & Reasonable Accommodation The Building Center, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability, in accordance with federal, state, and local laws.
We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA). If you require an accommodation to apply for a position, please contact us at (704) 889-8182 or careers@thebuildingcenter.com.