Warehouse & Inventory Specialist

Mill Creek Lumber & Supply; Muskogee (OK); On-site; USD 42,981,000 - 54,443,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health insurance

Dental/vision insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Employee discount

Training opportunities

Team events

Job summary

Mill Creek Lumber & Supply Company is seeking a dependable Warehouse & Inventory Specialist to manage day-to-day warehouse operations in Muskogee, OK. This is an independent, hands-on role handling receiving, inventory, staging, labeling, and ensuring materials are organized and ready for orders.

The ideal candidate will work closely with sales, operations, installers, vendors, and customers while maintaining accurate records and safely operating forklifts and other equipment.

Qualifications

• Previous warehouse, receiving, inventory, shipping, or material-handling experience preferred.
• Experience with inventory control and maintaining accurate records strongly preferred.
• Forklift experience preferred; ability to obtain forklift certification if required.

Responsibilities

• Receive incoming shipments and verify materials against purchase orders, packing slips, and other documentation.
• Inspect incoming materials for accuracy, quantity, and visible damage and report discrepancies promptly.
• Unload, move, store, and organize flooring, tile, and other materials throughout the warehouse.
• Maintain accurate inventory records and ensure materials are properly received, labeled, stored, and accounted for.

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: MCCT Muskogee - MUSKOGEE, OK 74401, Position Type: Full Time, Salary Range: $15.00 - $19.00 Hourly, Job Shift: 1st Shift, Job Category: Warehouse, Mill Creek Lumber & Supply Company has been serving the construction industry since 1934. Mill Creek Carpet & Tile, a member of the Mill Creek family of companies, is a leading provider of flooring and tile solutions.

We are seeking a dependable, organized, hands-on Warehouse & Inventory Specialist to manage the day-to-day operations of our warehouse. This is an independent, hands-on position responsible for receiving materials, maintaining accurate inventory, handling and staging products, and ensuring materials are organized and ready when needed.

Because this is a one-person warehouse operation, the ideal candidate will be comfortable taking ownership of the warehouse and working independently while coordinating closely with sales, operations, installers, vendors, and other team members.

Responsibilities

• Receive incoming shipments and verify materials against purchase orders, packing slips, and other documentation.
• Inspect incoming materials for accuracy, quantity, and visible damage and report discrepancies promptly.
• Unload, move, store, and organize flooring, tile, and other materials throughout the warehouse.
• Maintain accurate inventory records and ensure materials are properly received, labeled, stored, and accounted for.
• Perform routine inventory counts and assist with cycle counts and physical inventories.
• Research and resolve inventory discrepancies.
• Stage and prepare materials for customer orders, installations, transfers, and deliveries.
• Verify outgoing materials for accuracy before they leave the warehouse.
• Coordinate with sales, operations, installers, and other team members to ensure materials are available and ready when needed.
• Maintain an organized warehouse that allows materials to be located and retrieved efficiently.
• Safely operate forklifts, pallet jacks, hand trucks, and other material-handling equipment.
• Load and unload trucks and assist drivers, vendors, customers, and team members with material pickups and deliveries as needed.
• Monitor inventory levels and communicate potential shortages, damaged products, or other inventory concerns.
• Maintain accurate receiving, inventory, and material movement documentation.
• Help prevent product damage, inventory loss, and misplaced materials through proper storage and handling practices.
• Maintain warehouse equipment and report maintenance or repair needs.
• Keep the warehouse, receiving areas, and storage locations clean, orderly, and free of safety hazards.
• Follow all company safety procedures and proper material-handling practices.
• Take ownership of the daily organization and operation of the warehouse.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Previous warehouse, receiving, inventory, shipping, or material-handling experience preferred.
• Experience with inventory control and maintaining accurate inventory records strongly preferred.
• Forklift experience preferred; ability to obtain forklift certification if required.
• Comfortable working independently and managing daily priorities with limited supervision.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to accurately receive, count, label, locate, and track materials.
• Basic computer skills and ability to learn inventory and warehouse management systems.
• Strong communication skills and ability to coordinate effectively with sales, operations, installers, vendors, and customers.
• Ability to identify and resolve inventory discrepancies and receiving issues.
• Dependable, self-motivated, and able to take ownership of warehouse responsibilities.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adjust priorities as business needs change.
• Knowledge of warehouse safety practices and procedures.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to regularly lift, carry, push, pull, and move materials associated with flooring and tile products.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, reach, and perform physical warehouse duties throughout the workday.
• Ability to safely operate material-handling equipment.
• Ability to work in a warehouse environment with varying temperatures and conditions.

Benefits

• Competitive pay based on experience and qualifications
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans
• Retirement savings plan with company matching
• Paid time off and vacation
• Employee discount program
• Professional development opportunities and training programs
• Company-sponsored events and team-building activities
• Safe and supportive work environment
• Opportunities for growth and advancement within the Mill Creek family of companies

Mill Creek Lumber & Supply Company is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in the workplace. We actively encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply.