Yard/Warehouse Rep I

Universal Supply; Columbia (MD); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the supply chain industry is seeking a Yard/Warehouse Rep I for their Columbia location. This entry-level position involves inventory management, operating forklifts, and ensuring a safe and organized work environment. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma and a willingness to learn. Join a team that values safety and efficiency, and take the first step in your career in logistics.

Qualifications

• No experience required, but basic math and communication skills are essential.
• Able to learn to read a tape measure and operate a forklift safely.
• Proficiency with current technologies encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Receive, stock, and ship inventory items while operating a forklift.
• Maintain a clean and organized work environment in the warehouse.
• Provide excellent customer service and assist with inventory control.

Skills

Basic math

Communication

Conflict resolution

Proficiency with technology

Education

High School Diploma or GED

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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.

Duties

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. 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.
• Comply with all company policies and guidelines.
• 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.
• Participate in and complete assigned trainings.
• Other duties as assigned by Management. Required For All Jobs:
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Comply with all policies and standards.
• Adheres to Company's commitment to workplace safety. Education Qualifications:
• High School Diploma or GED required. Experience Qualifications:
• No experience 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 II
• Yard/Warehouse Lead
  
  

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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  General Business

• Industries

  Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage

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