Warehouse Associate

Lumbermens; Cottage Grove (MN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual clothing allowance

ESOP

Job summary

Lumbermen’s, headquartered in Grand Rapids, Michigan, is seeking a Warehouse Associate for our Cottage Grove, MN location. You will assist with receipt, transfer, and storage of incoming freight, and pick and prepare orders for shipment in our Building Materials division.

The role emphasizes safety, attention to detail, and clear communication in a fast-paced environment. We offer an employee-owned structure (ESOP) and a clothing allowance; benefits include health, 401(k), paid time off.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Prior warehouse experience preferred.
• Forklift experience preferred.
• Strong communication and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Assist with receipt, transfer, and storage of incoming freight.
• Pick and prepare orders for shipment.
• Unload and load outbound transfer trucks.
• Verify product against packing lists and rotate stock.
• Maintain safety and clean workspace.

Skills

Communication

Safety practices

Attention to detail

Order picking

Forklift operation

Education

High School diploma/GED

Job description

WHO WE ARE:

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

Shift: 1st shift

POSITION SUMMARY

Located at our Cottage Grove, MN location, the person in this position would assist with receipt, transfer, and storage of incoming freight, as well as picking and preparing orders for shipments in our Building Materials division. Day-to-day responsibilities include:

• Living Out Lumbermen’s Culture– Leading in and modeling Lumbermen’s core values while creating an atmosphere where Lumbermen’s is ‘first choice’ of our customers.
• Detail Oriented- Unloading incoming freight, verifying product against enclosed packing lists, sorting material by end destination and putting away excess stock.
• Equipment Usage- Using fork trucks and order picking equipment.
• Loading Products- Loading outbound transfer trucks.
• Preparing Orders- Accurately pulling customer orders and preparing material for shipment
• Safety- Securing and labeling products for delivery
• Process- Transferring picked orders to staging area for delivery per the delivery schedule.
• Open Communication- Assisting in cleaning and maintenance of warehouse.
• Teamwork- Performing other tasks as assigned by the Warehouse Supervisor

At Lumbermen’s, we pride ourselves on treating our customers like family and delivering exceptional service. It’s crucial that the person selected to fill this role is highly organized and detail-oriented, service-minded, a strong and friendly communicator, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.

This position offers a $300 annual clothing allowance to offset costs for work apparel, protective footwear, and PPE.

REQUIRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

• High School diploma/GED required.
• Prior warehouse experience is preferred.
• Previous Fork Lift Experience

REQUIRED SKILLS

• Strong communication skills
• Safe working practices
• Natural detail-orientation
• Ability to accurately pull orders and load/unload trucks.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to operate a forklift
• Ability to do physical labor including lifting of up to 75lbs.

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 practicesandearning 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)
• The SOURCE – free and confidential support resources for our team
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Training and development
• Advancement opportunities

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.

Minnesota Hourly Range: $22—$24 USD