Yard/Warehouse Lead

US LBM; Springdale (AR); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Ridout Lumber and Meek's is seeking a Yard/Warehouse Lead to direct daily warehouse and yard activities in a fast-paced environment. You will oversee a small team, manage inventory, and ensure safe handling of materials while operating a forklift as needed.

The role requires 4–6 years of freight handling experience, a High School Diploma or GED, and a valid driver’s license. This on-site position offers growth opportunities and a strong culture of teamwork with Ridout Lumber and Meek's,

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• 4–6 years of industry experience / freight handling required.
• Valid driver’s license may be required depending on location and responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Direct the work of warehouse/yard associates who receive, ship, stock, order, and count inventory items.
• Lead a team to oversee safe movement of materials and finished components.
• Operate a forklift with foot and hand controls for various job aspects.
• Maintain organized bays and staging areas and assist with receiving and counting materials.
• Provide excellent customer service and coordinate with supervisors to ensure efficient operations.

Skills

Leadership

Forklift operation

Inventory control

Customer service

Safety awareness

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Inventory Control Systems

Smartphone

Job description

Ridout Lumber and Meek's combine over 150 years of trusted service and deep local relationships across Arkansas and Missouri to deliver top-tier building materials and customer-first solutions as part of the US LBM family. Build your future with us-where career advancement is supported through leadership development, cross-market opportunities, and a strong culture of growth.

A Brief Overview

The Yard/Warehouse Lead directs the work of warehouse and/or yard associates who receive, ship, stock, order, and count inventory items while monitoring quality and completing all appropriate paperwork. This position is a working role but is also responsible for leading a team who oversees the safe movement of materials and finished components in an efficient manner. Does require operating a forklift truck with foot and hand controls for various aspects of job.

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.
• May have some logistics oversight (or act as backup).
• Retain an awareness of the work environment critical to the task at hand to produce error free and damage free results.
• Serves in a working lead role overseeing fewer than 10 associates, directing daily work assignments and coordinating tasks.
• May operate a company vehicle to transport materials, perform deliveries, transfer inventory between locations, or complete other business-related tasks after completing required training and authorization, in accordance with company policies and applicable regulations.

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.

Experience Qualifications

• 4-6 years industry experience / freight handling required.

Skills And Abilities

• Ability to do basic math, read orders, write instructions and complete forms.
• 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).
• Excellent teamwork & customer relationships
• Demonstration of leadership (all required):
• Mentor new associates
• Willingness to train others
• Safety committee engagement
• Participation in US1 Continuous Improvement Projects

Licenses and Certifications

• Valid driver's license and acceptable motor vehicle record may be required based on location and job responsibilities.

Additional Potential Opportunities Based On Experience

YDWAR1 - Yard/Warehouse Rep 1

Ridout Lumber and Meek's, Divisions of US LBM Holdings, LLC are equal opportunity employers. 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.