Warehouse Associate

Lumbermens; Wixom (MI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Training and development

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Job summary

Lumbermens in Wixom, MI is seeking a motivated individual for a warehouse position to assist with picking and preparing orders for shipments. The successful candidate will be detail-oriented, service-minded, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.

This role involves unloading freight, preparing orders for shipment, and ensuring workplace safety. Prior warehouse and forklift experience preferred. Enjoy benefits like medical insurance, a retirement plan, and a clothing allowance.

Qualifications

• Prior warehouse experience is preferred.
• Prior forklift experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist with picking and preparing orders for shipment.
• Unload incoming freight and verify against packing lists.
• Use fork trucks and order picking equipment.
• Load outbound trucks with products.
• Secure and label products for delivery.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Safe working practices

Natural detail‑orientation

Ability to accurately pull orders and load/unload trucks

Education

High School diploma/GED

Tools

Forklift

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 owned and relationship powered.

POSITION SUMMARY

Located at our Wixom, MI location, the person in this position would assist with picking and preparing orders for shipments as well as receive, transfer, and storage of incoming freight in our Wixom 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.
• Prior forklift 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 (Training provided).
• Ability to do physical labor including lifting of up to 75 lbs.

WHAT WE OFFER:

• 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.
• Ulliance Life Advisor EAP.
• 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, national origin, sexual orientation, age, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. We participate in E‑Verify.