Fork Lift Operator

Lumbermens; Cottage Grove (MN); On-site; USD 30,307 - 35,817; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Collaborative and supportive work environment

Generous company-funded retirement

Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance

Flexible spending/health savings account

401(k)

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Training and development

Advancement opportunities

Job summary

Lumbermens in Cottage Grove, MN is looking for a warehouse assistant to manage incoming freight and prepare orders for shipment. Candidates should have a high school diploma and prior warehouse experience, with strong communication and detail-oriented skills.

The role includes using forklifts, loading and unloading trucks, and maintaining a clean workspace. Benefits include a company-funded retirement, medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as a clothing allowance.

Qualifications

• Prior warehouse experience is preferred.
• Previous Fork Lift Experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist with receipt, transfer, and storage of incoming freight.
• Picking and preparing orders for shipments.
• Leading in and modeling Lumbermen’s core values.
• Using fork trucks and order picking equipment.
• Loading outbound transfer trucks.
• Preparing orders accurately for shipment.
• Securing and labeling products for delivery.
• Assisting in cleaning and maintenance of warehouse.
• Performing other tasks as assigned by Warehouse Supervisor.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Safe working practices

Natural detail-orientation

Ability to accurately pull orders and load/unload trucks

Education

High School diploma/GED

Tools

Forklift

Job description

WHO WE ARE

Headquartered in Grand Rapids, Michigan since 1955, Lumbermen’s operates in Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky and Minnesota. A leading distributor and manufacturer, we are driven by our mission to enrich lives by intentionally caring for all who experience us. We are employee owned and relationship powered.

SHIFT INFORMATION

2nd Shift Position with a start time of 4PM, Monday - Friday. There is some flexibility with start time.

POSITION SUMMARY

Located at our Cottage Grove, MN location, the person in this position would assist with receipt, transfer, and storage of incoming freight, as well as picking and preparing orders for shipments in our Building Materials division. Day-to-day responsibilities include:

• Living Out Lumbermen’s Culture – Leading in and modeling Lumbermen’s core values while creating an atmosphere where Lumbermen’s is ‘first choice’ of our customers.
• Detail Oriented – Unloading incoming freight, verifying product against enclosed packing lists, sorting material by end destination and putting away excess stock.
• Equipment Usage – Using fork trucks and order picking equipment.
• Loading Products – Loading outbound transfer trucks.
• Preparing Orders – Accurately pulling customer orders and preparing material for shipment.
• Safety – Securing and labeling products for delivery.
• Process – Transferring picked orders to staging area for delivery per the delivery schedule.
• Open Communication – Assisting in cleaning and maintenance of warehouse.
• Teamwork – Performing other tasks as assigned by the Warehouse Supervisor.

At Lumbermen’s, we pride ourselves on treating our customers like family and delivering exceptional service. It’s crucial that the person selected to fill this role is highly organized and detail-oriented, service-minded, a strong and friendly communicator, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.

This position offers a $300 annual clothing allowance to offset costs for work apparel, protective footwear, and PPE.

REQUIRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

• High School diploma/GED required.
• Prior warehouse experience is preferred.
• Previous Fork Lift Experience.

REQUIRED SKILLS

• Strong communication skills.
• Safe working practices.
• Natural detail-orientation.
• Ability to accurately pull orders and load/unload trucks.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to operate a forklift.
• Ability to do physical labor including lifting of up to 75lbs.

WHAT WE OFFER

Lumbermen’s exists to enrich the lives of people by intentionally caring for all who experience us. You will experience a different kind of work environment and “family” here and help live out the Lumbermen’s promises of committing to those who count on us, doing what’s right, exercising sound business practices and earning consideration. Other benefits include:

• A collaborative and supportive work environment.
• ESOP – generous company-funded retirement.
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Flexible spending/health savings account.
• 401(k).
• The SOURCE – free and confidential support resources for our team.
• Paid time off.
• Paid holidays.
• Training and development.
• Advancement opportunities.

Lumbermen’s is proud to be a drug and alcohol-free workplace. In addition, Lumbermen’s will not discriminate against any employee or candidate because of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. We participate in E-Verify.

Minnesota Hourly Range: $22 – $26 USD