Yard/Warehouse Rep

US LBM; East Haven (CT); On-site; USD 26,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

US LBM is a leading distributor of building materials in the United States. The Yard/Warehouse Rep I role receives, stocks, ships, and counts inventory, with an emphasis on safe forklift operation to stock lumber and building materials.

This entry-level position operates within established safety procedures and supports inventory control, shipping, and customer service at a US LBM location. High School Diploma or GED and a valid driver's license are typically required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Ability to perform basic math and read orders.
• Ability to read a tape measure and use basic tools.
• Ability to communicate clearly with customers and coworkers.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklift safely and efficiently.
• Receive, count, and stock inventory as directed.
• Maintain organized bays and staging areas.
• Provide excellent customer service.
• Assist in inventory control tasks and cycle counts.
• Operate facility equipment as needed and follow safety rules.

Skills

Basic math

Reading orders

Communication

Tape measure

Teamwork

Tech literacy

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Inventory Control Systems

Smartphone

Job description

US LBM is one of the leading and fastest growing distributors of specialty building materials in the United States, with a team of over 13,000 employees located throughout the country. Since our founding in 2009, we have acquired over 100 companies and have expanded to more than 450 locations serving 37 states. US LBM is a progressive organization that promotes a unique culture that focuses on the value of its customers and associates. Developing our people is critical to our strategy and fostering our culture of empowerment.

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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.

Pay Rate

$18.86 - $23.96 per hour

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

• YDWAR2 - Yard/Warehouse Rep II
• YWLEAD - Yard/Warehouse Lead

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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.