Yard/Warehouse Rep

US LBM; Michigan; On-site; USD 31,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Zeeland Lumber & Supply, a Division of US LBM Holdings, LLC, seeks an entry-level Yard/Warehouse Rep I in Michigan. You will receive, stock, ship, order, and count inventory items while safely operating a forklift to stock lumber and building materials.

Responsibilities include maintaining organized bays, counting materials, and providing excellent customer service in a team-oriented environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Ability to do basic math and read orders.
• Ability to communicate professionally with customers and staff.
• Willingness to learn to read a tape measure.
• Forklift operation and safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Operate safely.
• Assist warehouse associates and supervisor in maintaining an organized work environment.
• Receive incoming products and stock materials in proper locations.
• Count and record receipt of materials and stock inventory.
• Operate forklift with proper controls to build outgoing orders or load deliveries.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of bays and staging areas.

Skills

Basic math

Reading orders

Verbal & written communication

Forklift operation

Inventory control systems

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Inventory software

Job description

Based in Michigan, Zeeland Lumber & Supply operates truss and wall panel component manufacturing plants along with full-service building material yards that distribute lumber and an expansive range of specialty products, such as windows, doors, roofing, cabinets, decking, and interior and exterior trim.

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.

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).

Additional Potential Opportunities Based On Experience

• Yard/Warehouse Rep II
• Yard/Warehouse Lead

Zeeland Lumber & 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.