Yard/Warehouse Rep I

US LBM; Hondo (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Higginbotham Brothers in Texas is seeking an entry‑level Yard/Warehouse Rep I to handle receiving, stocking, and shipping of lumber and building materials. You will operate a forklift, count inventory, and keep bays organized while delivering friendly service to customers and teammates.

Responsibilities include maintaining safety, performing basic tasks, and participating in trainings to support a smooth warehouse operation. High school diploma or GED is required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Basic math skills and ability to read orders.
• Able to communicate clearly with customers and teammates.
• Willingness to learn tape measure readings and shop tools.
• Proficiency with inventory systems and mobile devices.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklift safely and efficiently.
• Receive, stock, and count inventory items.
• Assist in maintaining organized bays and staging areas.
• Provide excellent customer service in the warehouse.
• Count and record receipt of materials and stock appropriately.
• Support inventory control and comply with company policies.

Skills

Basic math

Read orders

Write instructions

Customer communication

Conflict resolution

Tech proficiency

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. 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.

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

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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.