Yard/Warehouse Lead

US LBM Service Co; Trenton (NJ); On-site; USD 39,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Universal Supply Co., a Division of US LBM Holdings, LLC, is hiring for a warehouse role in New Jersey. The position involves safe forklift operation, receiving and stocking materials, and providing top‑notch customer service in a fast‑paced environment.

The role emphasizes teamwork, adherence to safety rules, and leadership tasks for a small group, with responsibilities including inventory control and ongoing process improvements.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 4-6 years industry experience / freight handling required.
• Ability to effectively communicate with customers and coworkers.

Responsibilities

• Operate safely.
• Assist warehouse associates and direct supervisor in maintaining an organized work environment.
• Receive incoming products and stock materials.
• Provide excellent customer service.
• Count and record receipt of materials and store them appropriately.
• Operate forklift with foot and hand controls to move goods.

Skills

Forklift operation

Customer service

Team leadership

Inventory control systems

Basic math

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Founded in 1965, Universal Supply operates locations in five states, Connecticut, Delaware, New Jersey, Maryland and Pennsylvania, providing professional builders with the best in specialty building products, including roofing, siding, windows, doors, cabinetry, millwork and fasteners.

A Brief Overview

Pay Rate: $28.00 - $30.00

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.

Universal Supply Co., a Division of US LBM Holdings, LLC is an equal opportunity employer.

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.