Lumber Inventory Specialist: Cycle Counts & Forklift

Biewer Lumber, LLC; Mississippi; On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Biewer Lumber, LLC in Newton, MS is seeking an Inventory Control Specialist to join our lumber yard team. You will perform daily cycle counts, location audits, and recounts to ensure data accuracy and resolve stock discrepancies.

This role requires basic math, ability to operate a forklift, and proficiency with MS Office and internal systems. You will work mostly outdoors in yard conditions with some indoor office time, Monday through Friday 8 am–4 pm.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating instructions, and manuals.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and Google Docs; able to navigate internal systems.
• Ability to communicate effectively with customers and employees.
• Math skills to calculate figures using basic operations.
• Reasoning to apply common sense and solve problems in standard situations.

Responsibilities

• Conduct and submit daily cycle counts of lumber material for review and reconciliation.
• Match bay markers to material placed in each bay.
• Operate a forklift to move lumber material to correct bays or locations.
• Assist inventory team with projects and annual physical inventories.
• Inspect and report quality or inventory issues; verify labeling on products.
• Research tag history to determine root cause of discrepancies.
• Verify stock rotation for first in, first out (FIFO).
• Count inventory to meet weekly goals.
• Use scanning device and internal system to track and adjust material.

Skills

Reading and interpreting documents

Microsoft Office

Google Docs

Effective communication

Basic math

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Internal systems

Job description

Biewer Lumber, LLC in Newton, MS is seeking an Inventory Control Specialist to join our lumber yard team. You will perform daily cycle counts, location audits, and recounts to ensure data accuracy and resolve stock discrepancies.

This role requires basic math, ability to operate a forklift, and proficiency with MS Office and internal systems. You will work mostly outdoors in yard conditions with some indoor office time, Monday through Friday 8 am–4 pm.