Inventory Specialist - Forklift Training & Growth Path

The Lumber Manufactory, Inc.; 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, 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.