Better Living Inc

Description: Better Living Inc., a premier independent building supply store and cabinetry design center, is seeking a motivated and highly organized individual for the position of Inventory and Administrative Coordinator. This dual-role position is crucial to the efficiency of our operations, combining essential clerical tasks with hands-on inventory and receiving duties. The ideal candidate will be a friendly, analytical, and highly organized team player who thrives in a fast-paced environment. Schedule Hours: 7:00 AM - 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday Responsibilities This role requires a balance of office and yard-based tasks, ensuring smooth administrative and inventory flow. Administrative & Purchasing Support Financial Documentation: Accurately match vendor invoices to corresponding purchase orders (PO's) for payment processing. Sales Team Assistance: Directly assist the sales team by generating and processing purchase orders, ensuring all details are captured correctly. Customer Service: Process and issue customer credit memos and perform cost adjustments as needed. Reporting: Analyze various operational reports (inventory, purchasing) to support management decision-making. Special Orders: Perform detailed data entry for complex special orders, ensuring accuracy of specifications and pricing. Purchasing: Assist in the procurement process, including generating and tracking purchase requests and orders for stock and non-stock items. Receiving & Inventory Operations Receiving Deliveries: Coordinate and perform the physical receiving of incoming materials and products. Check-In Process: Review and verify received inventory against the PO check-in sheet and original order documentation to ensure accuracy of quantity and condition. Material Handling: Safely utilize a hand truck and manual pallet jack to move and organize materials within the receiving area and warehouse. Inventory Control: Assist with maintaining accurate inventory counts and locations. Lumber Yard Interaction: Coordinate with the lumber yard staff and spend occasional time outdoors in the yard for receiving and inventory tasks, requiring the ability to work in year-round weather conditions. Why Join Better Living Inc.? Better Living Inc. has been a cornerstone of the community since 1893, providing high-quality building materials, lumber, and cabinetry. Join a dedicated, family-owned business with a long-standing commitment to customer satisfaction and community. Requirements: Experience: Proven experience in an administrative, clerical, or inventory-focused role is strongly preferred. Experience with purchasing/receiving processes is a plus. Personal Skills: Must possess a friendly demeanor and strong interpersonal skills for effective interaction with the sales team, yard staff, vendors, and customers. Analytical Ability: Strong capacity to be organized with exceptional attention to detail, especially for invoice matching and data entry. Physical Requirements: Ability to safely use a hand truck and manual pallet jack. The role requires physical activity and working in an environment that interacts with the outdoor lumber yard in all weather conditions. Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. Technical Proficiency: Competence in standard office software (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite). Experience with inventory or accounting software is a benefit. We are willing to train the right candidate. PI34605d6cc5-

Description: The Production Worker is a versatile role responsible for the assembly and manufacturing of high-quality structural building components, including roof trusses, floor trusses, and wall panels. This position involves manual labor, tool operation, and collaboration within a team to meet production deadlines while upholding Better Living's long-standing reputation for expertise and safety. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Accurately assemble wood products according to production orders, blueprints, or shop drawings. Safely use pneumatic nail guns, specialized saws, hammers, and other hand or power tools. Measure, cut, and move lumber and metal connector plates as required for the specific production line. Ensure all finished products meet company quality standards and specific project measurements. Adhere to all safety guidelines, including the proper use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). Maintain a clean and organized work area to ensure a hazard-free environment. Assist other departments and team members as needed to meet daily production goals and shipping schedules. Requirements: QUALIFICATIONS Previous experience in a warehouse, construction, carpentry, or manufacturing environment is preferred but not required. Ability to read a tape measure accurately and perform basic mathematical calculations (adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing). Comfort and dexterity using hand and power tools in a fast-paced environment. High School Diploma or equivalent preferred. PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT Ability to stand and walk for 8-10 hour shifts. Must be able to continuously lift/move up to 25 lbs., frequently lift/move up to 50 lbs., and occasionally lift/move up to 100 lbs. with assistance. Work is performed in a non-climate-controlled manufacturing facility. Exposure to wood dust, loud noise, moving mechanical parts, and varying temperatures is expected. COMPETENCIES Ability to follow detailed oral or written instructions. Strong common-sense understanding to deal with standardized situations and variables. Willingness to work overtime as production volume requires. Compensation details: 15-15.5 Hourly Wage PI83c2926c5-

Description: Position Overview Are you a high-energy professional with an eye for design and a passion for seeing projects come to life? Better Living, Inc. is looking for a Design & Sales Consultant to join our premier Cabinet Center on Berkmar Drive in Charlottesville, VA. For over 130 years, we have been Central Virginia's leader in building materials. We are looking for a motivated, tech-savvy individual who can bridge the gap between a client's vision and a finished kitchen or bath. This isn't a passive showroom role; it's an active, hands-on position for someone who thrives on building relationships and managing the details of a project from start to finish. Key Responsibilities Meet with homeowners and contractors in our state-of-the-art showroom to turn floor plans into functional, beautiful living spaces. Use our CAD-based design software to create 3D kitchen and bath layouts. (We provide full training on our specific software). Guide customers through the selection of materials, finishes, and hardware, ensuring a seamless and exciting experience. Take ownership of your orders by coordinating delivery schedules and staying in sync with installers to ensure a smooth project flow. Follow up at the job site or via phone post-installation to ensure our standard of 100% customer satisfaction is met. Compensation & Benefits A competitive rate of $25.00/hour, providing financial stability without the stress of commission-only structures. Premium Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage. 401(k) retirement plan and profit-sharing opportunities with company matching. Join a locally-owned, family-oriented company that values authentic self-expression and professional growth. Why Better Living? We've been a staple of the Charlottesville community since 1893. We offer the stability of a century-old company with the energy of a modern design firm. If you're ready to build your career with a team that values your personality and your hard work, we want to hear from you. Requirements: What We're Looking For You are a self-starter who enjoys a fast-paced environment and isn't afraid to take initiative. You are comfortable learning new software and using digital tools to present designs and manage workflows. You can spot a measurement error on a floor plan before it becomes a problem on the job site. You can talk shop with a contractor and talk style with a homeowner, maintaining a professional and approachable vibe. Compensation details: 25-25 Hourly Wage PIda6df08c55c5-2036

Description: The primary function of this role is to direct and coordinate the delivery of materials to customers in the day-to-day operations. The Logistics Specialist - Dispatcher adheres to and promotes corporate policies and manages the general use of equipment, trucks, delivery personnel and materials. This employee directs all activities that concern delivery, warehouse and facilities. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Scheduling and dispatching of crews to maximize time efficiency Responsible for the fast and accurate processing of sales orders Key holder responsibility for opening and closing of yard Checking delivery trucks for accurate product Fielding phone calls from sales and customers for delivery status Trains new helpers on how to perform job safely and correctly Responsible for office/dispatch and yard/warehouse cleanliness Performs job in a safe manner Other tasks as assigned by management OTHER COMPETENCIES: Ability to self-manage, show initiative and be proactive Possess a strong ability to focus and follow-through Communicate professionally, both verbally and in writing, to co-workers and customers Requirements: BASIC QUALIFICATIONS: High school diploma, required Minimum 2 years of related work experience Microsoft Office Skills and/or the ability to learn Ability to quickly and accurately perform basic math skills Ability to quickly read a road/geographical map and communicate directions Organization skills demonstrated in job performance Demonstrated ability to follow instructions with limited guidance PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Must be able to remain in stationary position 70% Must be able to operate basic office equipment Must be able to communicate with team and management and be able to exchange accurate information in these situations PIdf71bdba7d74-4061