Yard/Warehouse Rep

US LBM; Denver City (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Higginbotham Brothers is seeking a Yard/Warehouse Rep I to receive, stock, ship, and count inventory. This entry-level role operates a forklift safely and supports a clean, organized warehouse environment to ensure efficient material flow.

You will learn to read orders, punch in data, and provide excellent service to internal teams and customers while adhering to safety procedures and company policies.

Qualifications

• Basic math and ability to read orders and write instructions.
• Learn to read a tape measure.
• Effective written and verbal communication with customers and staff.
• Ability to handle conflict constructively.
• Proficiency with inventory control systems and business apps.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklift safely.
• Stock and count inventory.
• Receive and store materials.
• Assist warehouse and supervisor with organization.
• Provide excellent customer service.
• Assist with loading and shipping orders.
• Maintain clean bays and staging areas.
• Monitor inventory levels as directed.
• Use facility equipment as needed.
• Transport materials when required by training.

Skills

Basic math

Tape measure

Communication

Conflict resolution

Tech literacy

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Inventory control systems

Job description

Higginbotham Brothers dates to 1881, when the company opened its first general store in Texas. Today, Higginbotham Brothers supplies professional builders, remodelers and do-it-yourselfers with lumber and a deep catalog of specialty building products, including hardware, windows, doors, plumbing materials and interior/exterior paint, from its 40 locations across Texas and Oklahoma.

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A Brief Overview

The Yard/Warehouse Rep I receives, stocks, ships, orders and counts inventory items. This is an entry level position that is responsible for the safe operation of a forklift in order to stock all lumber and building materials. This person will perform duties within the established work and safety procedures.

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.

• Retain an awareness of the work environment critical to the task at hand to produce error free and damage free results.

• 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.

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to do basic math, read orders, write instructions and complete forms.

• Ability/willingness to learn to read a tape measure.

• 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).

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:

Yard/Warehouse Rep II

Yard/Warehouse Lead

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Higginbotham Brothers (HBC), 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.