Yard/Warehouse Rep I

US LBM; Traverse City (MI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

US LBM in Traverse City, Michigan is hiring for an entry-level position at Northern Building Supply. This role involves maintaining a safe and organized work environment, receiving products, and providing excellent customer service. A High School Diploma or GED is required, but no experience is necessary. The ideal candidate should have basic math skills and the ability to communicate effectively. Safety compliance and training participation are essential aspects of this position.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• No experience is required.
• Ability to do basic math, read orders, write instructions and complete forms.

Responsibilities

• Operate safely and maintain organized work environment.
• Receive incoming products and provide excellent customer service.
• Stock material and assist in inventory control.

Skills

Basic math skills

Ability to read a tape measure

Effective communication skills

Conflict resolution skills

Proficiency in technology

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Based in northwest Michigan, Northern Building Supply operates two full-service lumber yards and is the region’s premier supplier of premium building materials to both contractors and homeowners. In addition to top quality lumber, NBS also distributes a wide range of high-end specialty products including windows, doors, cabinets, decking, and interior and exterior trim.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Provide 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

Northern 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.