What are the responsibilities and job description for the Warehouse Associate position at Great Plains Distribution LLC?
Company Overview: Great Plains Distribution, a Mead Lumber Company is a leading provider of products for professional contractors, builders, and remodelers. With 50 operating locations across nine Midwestern states, we are proud to be 100% employee-owned and ranked as the 12th largest building material supplier to professional builders in the U.S. At Mead Lumber, we strive to create a team that works and succeeds together every day in an authentic, team-oriented setting.
- Employee Ownership: As a 100% employee-owned company, you will have a stake in our shared success.
- Work-Life Balance: Enjoy flexible scheduling options that support your lifestyle.
- Career Growth: We are committed to your professional development, providing ongoing learning and advancement opportunities.
Job Summary: As a Warehouse Associate you will be responsible for performing a variety of tasks related to the organization and distribution of our products. Your main goal will be to ensure that our warehouse operates efficiently and that our products are delivered to our customers in a timely manner.
- Receive, inspect, and accurately organize incoming products and materials.
- Prepare, pack, and stage orders for shipment.
- Operate forklifts and other warehouse equipment to move, stack, and store products safely.
- Maintain accurate records of inventory, shipments, and material movement.
- Perform routine inventory counts and assist with restocking as needed.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe warehouse environment in accordance with company standards.
- Assist with loading and unloading trucks in a timely and efficient manner.
- Collaborate with team members to fulfill orders, support daily operations, and complete tasks as assigned.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Previous experience in a warehouse or similar role preferred.
- Ability to safely lift and move heavy objects (up to 50lbs).
- Familiarity with warehouse equipment and machinery (e.g., forklifts, pallet jacks).
- Basic math and computer skills.
- Strong attention to detail and excellent organizational abilities.
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team.
- Effective communication and strong time-management skills.
- Willingness to work in a physically demanding environment (e.g., standing for long periods, bending, lifting).
- Forklift certification or experience preferred; employer will provide training as needed.
Once eligible, you will participate in our ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan), a unique benefit that can provide a financial source for your future/retirement that very few companies offer. We also offer our employees competitive pay as well as the benefits listed below:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans
- 100% Employer Paid Group Term Life, AD&D, and STD
- Additional Voluntary Life, AD&D, and LTD
- Paid Time Off & Holiday Pay
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- 401(k) Plan
- Scholarship & Tuition Assistance Programs
- Employee Assistance Program
Equal Employment Opportunity: Mead Lumber Company is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, sex, ethnicity, national origin, religion, gender, age, pregnancy, marital status, veteran’s status, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability, or any other protected basis prohibited by law.