Inventory & Materials Specialist - Forklift Training Included

The Lumber Manufactory; New Albany (MS); On-site; USD 25,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage for employees and deps

Life insurance

Paid time off

Company holidays

Job summary

The Lumber Manufactory in New Albany, MS is hiring an Inventory Specialist to oversee receiving, data entry, and stock accuracy at our New Albany mill. You’ll help maintain organized yard areas and prepare materials for production, with on-the-job forklift training provided.

Ideal candidates have basic computer skills, strong attention to detail, and reliability. We offer training, safety-focused work, and benefits as part of joining a growing, sustainable timber company.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Strong attention to detail and accurate recordkeeping.
• Comfortable with basic computer work, data entry and Excel.
• Organized, dependable, punctual and safety-minded.
• Able to lift 50–75 lbs regularly, stand and move for long periods, and work outdoors in all weather.
• Preferred: 6–12 months warehouse/inventory experience.

Responsibilities

• Receive lumber, hardware, and supplies and verify against packing slips and PO
• Enter receipts into inventory system accurately and on time
• Run cycle counts and investigate variances
• Keep yard, warehouse, and storage areas organized and labeled
• Pull and stage materials for production runs and shipments
• Operate forklifts and pallet jacks to move lumber safely
• Flag low stock and reorder needs before issues arise
• Support month-end and year-end inventory audits

Skills

Attention to detail

Data entry

Excel

Organizational skills

Physical stamina

Forklift operation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Excel

Data entry

Job description

The Lumber Manufactory in New Albany, MS is hiring an Inventory Specialist to oversee receiving, data entry, and stock accuracy at our New Albany mill. You’ll help maintain organized yard areas and prepare materials for production, with on-the-job forklift training provided.

Ideal candidates have basic computer skills, strong attention to detail, and reliability. We offer training, safety-focused work, and benefits as part of joining a growing, sustainable timber company.