Material Handler

Lumbermen's; Walker (MI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Clothing allowance

ESOP

Medical/dental/vision

401(k)

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

Lumbermen’s, based in Grand Rapids, MI, seeks a Material Handler to support pulling and preparing customer orders at our Walker, Michigan facility. You will perform final quality checks, unload inbound freight, and ensure timely delivery while maintaining safety and a clean work area.

Prior warehouse experience is preferred. We offer an ESOP, insurance options, clothing allowance, paid time off, and a collaborative, safety‑minded environment geared toward reliability and doing things right the

Qualifications

• Prior warehouse experience is preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret shop drawings and job folder detail.
• Ability to read a tape measure and understand dimensions.
• Ability to read and communicate with fellow employee owners.
• Desire to do things right the first time.
• Openness to learn new skills.
• Ability to work safely and efficiently at all times.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area.

Responsibilities

• Assist in pulling customer orders and preparing them for shipment.
• Perform final quality checks on items before delivery.
• Unload inbound freight and verify against packing lists.
• Sort material by destination and stage deliveries.
• Assist Production Manager with parts movement between shop and branches.
• Maintain shop cleanliness and organization.
• Support rest of shop team with flow and safety.

Skills

Positive attitude

Read shop drawings

Read tape measure

Team communication

Dependable

Quality focus

Willing to learn

Safety conscious

Clean/work area

Education

Prior warehouse experience preferred

Job description

Headquartered in Grand Rapids, Michigan since 1955, Lumbermen’s operates inMichigan, 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.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING

Based out of our Walker, MI facility, the Material, the person in this position would assist pulling and preparing customer orders, performing final quality checks, and ensuring timely delivery. Day-to-day responsibilities include:

• Unloading incoming freight, verifying product against enclosed packing lists, sorting material by end destination and putting away excess stock
• Assist in pulling slabs and sort for production
• Accounts for and sorts incoming deliveries and stages them appropriately
• Assist Production Manager in facilitating parts from the shop to the appropriate branch/division
• Assists in keeping shop and supplies in stock
• Assists the rest of the shop team in terms of shop cleanliness and maintenance
• Assists other shop members with moving tops and basic shop work flow

At Lumbermen’s, our business is built on relationships. It’s crucial that the person selected to fill this role is a safety-minded team player who gets energy from contributing to collaborative success.

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

• Displays a positive “can do” attitude.
• Ability to read and interpret shop drawings and job folder detail
• Ability to read a tape measure and understand dimensions
• Ability to effectively work and communicate with fellow employee owners
• Dependable and reliable
• Desire to “do things right the first time”
• Openness and desire to learn new skills
• Ability to work safely and efficiently at all times
• Ability to work neatly and maintain a clean and safe work area

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to operate a Hilo (training available)
• Ability to do physical labor including lifting of up to 100+ lbs.

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 ofcommitting to those who count on us,doing what’s right,exercising sound business practices,andearning 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)
• Ulliance Life Advisor EAP
• Clothing allowance (for applicable roles)
• 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.