Warehouse Associate

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

Benefits offered by this job

Collaborative work environment

Company-funded retirement (ESOP)

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Training and development

Job summary

A leading distributor and manufacturer located in Wixom, MI is looking for an individual to assist with picking and preparing orders, verifying incoming shipments, and loading products for delivery. The ideal candidate must be organized, detail-oriented, and able to work in a fast-paced environment. Preferred qualifications include prior warehouse experience and the ability to operate a forklift. The role offers a supportive work environment, along with medical benefits and a generous company-funded retirement plan.

Qualifications

• Ability to pull orders and load/unload trucks accurately.
• Ability to operate a forklift (Training provided).
• Ability to perform physical labor including lifting up to 75lbs.

Responsibilities

• Assist with picking and preparing orders for shipments.
• Unload and verify incoming freight against packing lists.
• Sort materials by destination and store excess stock.
• Load outbound transfer trucks and prepare customer orders.
• Maintain cleanliness and assist in warehouse maintenance.
• Follow safety protocols by securing and labeling products.

Skills

Order pulling accuracy

Forklift operation

Teamwork

Detail orientation

Education

Prior warehouse experience

Job description

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

• Prior warehouse experience is preferred.

REQUIRED SKILLS

• 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 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 of committing to those who count on us, doing what’s right, exercising sound business practices and earning consideration. Other benefits include:

• A collaborative and supportive work environment.
• ESOP – 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.

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.