Yard/Warehouse Rep I

US LBM; Zeeland (MI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Zeeland Lumber & Supply, a Division of US LBM Holdings, LLC, is hiring for an entry-level Yard/Warehouse Rep I in Zeeland, MI. The role involves receiving, stocking, shipping, and counting inventory while maintaining safety and organization in the yard and warehouse.

You will operate a forklift, count materials, and assist customers; no prior experience is required. Training and career advancement opportunities are available within the US LBM family.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• No prior experience required for entry level position.
• Ability to perform basic math and read/order paperwork.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklift safely and efficiently in warehouse.
• Receive, stock, and count inventory items.
• Provide excellent customer service and assist customers as needed.

Skills

Forklift operation

Basic math

Read orders

Customer service

Communication

Inventory awareness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

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.

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

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.