Seasonal Yard/Warehouse Rep

US LBM; Hardwick (VT); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Poulin Building Materials in Vermont is seeking a Yard/Warehouse Rep I for our Hardwick location. This entry-level role supports inventory control, stocking, forklift operation, and delivering excellent customer service in a fast-paced warehouse environment.

You will receive and count incoming inventory, stock materials in the correct bins, and assist the supervisor in maintaining a safe, organized workspace. Prior warehouse experience is not required; training is provided.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Ability to perform basic math and read orders.
• Ability to operate forklift safely as trained.
• Effective communication with customers and coworkers.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklift safely and efficiently.
• Receive, count, and stock materials in proper locations.
• Assist inventory control with regular counts.
• Maintain clean, organized bays and staging areas.
• Provide excellent customer service to customers.
• Load and prepare outgoing orders for delivery.

Skills

Forklift operation

Inventory management

Customer service

Safety awareness

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Inventory software familiarity

Job description

Founded in 1936, Poulin Building Materials operates four locations across Vermont, providing specialty building products to professional builders and do‑it‑yourselfers.

A Brief Overview

The Yard/Warehouse Rep I receives, stocks, ships, orders and counts inventory items. This is an entry level position that is responsible for the safe operation of a forklift in order to stock all lumber and building materials. This person will perform duties within the established work and safety procedures.

Pay Rate

$18.00-$20.00/hr.

What You Will Do

• Operate safely.
• Participate in a positive work environment
• Assist warehouse associates and direct supervisor in maintaining an organized work environment.
• May include, emptying trash receptacles, and keeping all bays and staging areas clean and organized.
• Receive incoming products, commodities and materials.
• Provides Excellent Customer Service
• Count and record receipt of materials.
• Stock all material received in appropriate bins or storage locations.
• Assist inventory control in counting and organizing warehouse materials.
• Operate forklift with foot and hand controls.
• May use forklift to build outgoing orders or to load completed orders onto delivery equipment
• Operate facility equipment as necessary (e.g. bander, power tools, various hand tools).
• Monitor inventory as required by location management.
• Retain an awareness of the work environment critical to the task at hand to produce error free and damage free results.

Required For All Jobs

• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Comply with all policies and standards.
• Adhere to Company’s commitment to workplace safety.
• Participate in and complete assigned trainings.

Education Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.

Skills And Abilities

• Ability to do basic math, read orders, write instructions and complete forms.
• Ability/willingness to learn to read a tape measure.
• Ability to effectively and professionally communicate with customers, other employees and supervisors using verbal and written skills.
• Ability to deal constructively with conflict and recognize potential problems.
• Proficiency with or ability to learn current technologies (e.g. Smartphone, Inventory Control Systems, and other necessary business applications).

Additional Potential Opportunities Based On Experience

Yard/Warehouse Rep II

Yard/Warehouse Lead

Poulin Building Materials, a Division of US LBM Holdings, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, order of protection status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state, or local law.