Fork Lift Operator

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

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Stock Ownership Plan

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Paid time off

401(k)

Paid holidays

Job summary

Lumbermen's in Cottage Grove, Minnesota, seeks a motivated individual for a warehouse position with responsibilities including unloading freight, preparing orders for shipment, and maintaining safety standards. The ideal candidate values teamwork and attention to detail.

This position offers a competitive wage between $22 and $26 per hour, a clothing allowance, and comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and retirement plans. If you're ready to join a supportive team focused on exceptional service, apply now!

Qualifications

• Prior warehouse experience preferred.
• Previous experience operating a forklift.
• Ability to lift up to 75lbs.

Responsibilities

• Assist with receipt, transfer, and storage of incoming freight.
• Unload and verify product against packing lists.
• Use fork trucks and order picking equipment.
• Accurately pull customer orders and prepare material for shipment.
• Ensure safety by securing and labeling products for delivery.

Skills

Order pulling

Forklift operation

Detail-oriented

Teamwork

Job description

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 ownedandrelationship powered.

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

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

REQUIRED SKILLS

• 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:

• A collaborative and supportive work environment
• ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan) – 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

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