2nd Shift Warehouse Associate

Lumbermen's; Byron Township (MI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Collaborative work environment

Employee Stock Ownership Plan

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Training and development programs

Job summary

Lumbermen's in Byron Township, MI is seeking a Warehouse Associate for 2nd Shift. Responsibilities include assisting in the receipt and storage of freight, loading products, and maintaining a clean workspace. Candidates should have prior warehouse experience and the ability to operate a forklift. The role offers a supportive culture and various benefits, including health insurance and an annual clothing allowance for work apparel. Join us to enrich lives and deliver exceptional service.

Qualifications

• Ability to accurately pull orders and load/unload trucks.
• Ability to operate a forklift (Training provided).
• Physical labor including lifting of up to 75lbs.

Responsibilities

• Assist with receipt, transfer, and storage of incoming freight.
• Unload incoming freight and verify products against packing lists.
• Load outbound transfer trucks and prepare material for shipment.
• Maintain cleanliness and communication in the warehouse.

Skills

Order pulling

Loading/unloading trucks

Education

Prior warehouse experience preferred

Tools

Forklift

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 owned and relationship powered.

2nd Shift Monday - Friday 12PM to 8PM

POSITION SUMMARY

Located at our Byron Center, MI location, the person in this position will 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 forklift 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.

REQUIRED SKILLS

• Ability to accurately pull orders and load/unload trucks.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to operate a forklift (Training provided).
• 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 (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.