Yard/Warehouse Rep

US LBM; Franklin (NC); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

GBS Building Supply, a division of US LBM Holdings, LLC, is seeking a Yard/Warehouse Rep I in Franklin, NC. This entry-level role handles inventory, stocking, shipping, orders, and counts, and operates a forklift safely to stock lumber and building materials.

You will receive products, provide excellent customer service, count receipts, and help keep bays organized. Valid driver’s license may be required and adherence to safety procedures is essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Able to read a tape measure with basic math skills.
• Strong communication with customers and coworkers.
• Willingness to learn inventory software and hand tools.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklift safely and efficiently in warehouse operations.
• Receive, stock, and count inventory items accurately.
• Provide excellent customer service at the yard and front desk.
• Count and record receipt of materials and stock in appropriate locations.
• Assist inventory control in organizing warehouse materials and bays.
• Load outgoing orders onto delivery equipment when needed.
• Maintain a clean, organized work environment and safe practices.

Skills

Basic math

Read orders

Write instructions

Forklift operation

Customer service

Communication

Read tape measure

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Inventory control systems

Job description

Founded in 1972, GBS operates locations in North and South Carolina, including its custom millwork division, distributing specialty building products to customers in the Carolinas and parts of Georgia.

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

GBS Building Supply, 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.