Inventory Specialist

The Lumber Manufactory; New Albany (MS); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% employer-paid health coverage

Paid time off

Company holidays

Job summary

The Lumber Manufactory, Inc. is hiring an Inventory Specialist at our New Albany mill to maintain accurate records of materials, supplies, and finished lumber from receipt to shipment. Training and forklift certification are provided as part of joining the team.

This entry-level role is the start of a Supply Chain career path with growth into inventory control, logistics, or production roles. On-site location in New Albany, MS offers stable hours and benefits.

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/move for long periods, and work outdoors in all weather.
• Nice-to-have: 6 months to 1 year of warehouse/inventory experience.

Responsibilities

• Receive lumber, hardware, and supplies and check for damage or discrepancies.
• Enter receipts into the inventory system accurately and on time.
• Run cycle counts and physical counts and investigate variances.
• Keep yard, warehouse, and storage areas organized and labeled.
• Pull and stage materials for production and shipments.
• Operate forklifts and pallet jacks safely.
• Flag low stock and reorder needs.
• Support month-end and year-end inventory audits.

Skills

Attention to detail

Data entry

Excel

Organized

Punctual

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Inventory software

Warehouse management system

Job description

The Lumber Manufactory (TLM) is building the future of sustainable lumber with next-generation sawmill technology. We design and operate state-of-the-art modular sawmills that produce high-grade dimensional wood products with greater efficiency and less waste. Backed by leading investors including Cantos, Slow Ventures, Banter Capital, Humba Ventures, and Ravelin Capital.

We're hiring an Inventory Specialist at our New Albany mill to help keep materials, supplies, and finished lumber accurately tracked from receiving through shipment. This is the first step on TLM's Supply Chain career path, with room to grow into inventory control, logistics, or production roles. No inventory experience needed. We'll train you and get you forklift certified.

What you'll do

• Receive incoming lumber, hardware, and supplies, and check them for damage or discrepancies against packing slips and purchase orders

• Enter receipts into our inventory system accurately and on time

• Run regular cycle counts and physical counts, and help investigate and resolve variances

• Keep the yard, warehouse, and storage areas organized and labeled

• Pull and stage materials for production runs and outgoing shipments

• Operate forklifts and pallet jacks to move and stack lumber safely

• Flag low stock and reorder needs before they become a problem

• Support month-end and year-end inventory audits

What we're looking for

• High school diploma or GED

• 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 to 75 lbs regularly, stand and move for long periods, and work outdoors in all weather

• A plus: 6 months to a year of warehouse, receiving, or inventory experience

Location: On site at our mill in New Albany, Mississippi.

We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits, including:

• 100% employer-paid health coverage for employees and dependents (medical, dental, and vision)

• 100% employer-paid life insurance and disability coverage

• Paid time off and company holidays

• The opportunity to help build something from the ground up in an essential, evolving industry

Join our team as we modernize timber from forest to finished product.

The Lumber Manufactory is an equal opportunity employer committed to building an inclusive team. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.