Forklift Operator

WHY MANS LUMBER & HOME?

For over 120 years, Mans Lumber & Home has been a trusted name in building materials and home solutions. As a family-owned business, we take pride in the work we do and the relationships we build – with our customers, our partners, and our team.

When you work at Mans, you’re not just part of a company – you’re part of a tradition of excellence. We’re committed to creating a workplace where hard work is recognized, craftsmanship is valued, and every team member has the opportunity to grow and success. Come be a part of something built to last.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

As a Forklift Operator, working independently is one of your many strong suits! You will work individually in Michigan’s lovely weather assembling building materials and lumber for delivery and customer pick up. In this fast-paced environment, you will always portray a customer and company first mentality, as well as possess the innate ability to multitask. You must be self-motivated, dependable, and willing to create an overall great experience for our customers.

THE NITTY GRITTY

The people things:

o You are friendly and professional, responding quickly to customer and team member needs.

o Communicate with peers, customers, and vendors respectfully, honestly, and openly.

The Forklift Operator things:

o Prepare and assemble materials for shipment

o Drive forklift trucks as duties require and in accordance with safety regulations and company procedures

o Inspect the forklift truck daily and perform all minor maintenance necessary for that day’s operation

o Pick material from the area of responsibility: picking material due both that day and the day following when time allows

o Assist in loading trucks

o Restock material, as required

o Ability to recognize and focus on the quality of materials, correcting if items are missing, damaged, or refused

o Utilize basic functions of WMS system on a scanner gun; (including but not limited to receive, put away, move, cycle inventory, select, and customer ship)

WHAT YOU NEED

Qualifications:

• 2 years warehouse/material handling experience
• Warehouse Operations: 1 year (preferred)
• Prior building material knowledge and/or construction experience: 1-2 years (preferred)

Interpersonal Skills:

• A strong steward of Mans culture and core values
• Ability to quickly learn, use and adapt to software, such as WMS system
• Valid driver's license and safe driving record; reliable transportation is required

WORK ENVIRONMENT

This job operates almost entirely outdoors. This role routinely uses equipment including but not limited to forklifts.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Capable of physically demanding work with the ability to lift up to 75-100 pounds consistently

POSITION TYPE/EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK

Days and hours of work will be Monday through Friday 10:30 AM – 7PM and at least one Saturday per month. Oftentimes, overtime is required by the nature of this position, so having a flexible schedule is important. Exceptional opportunities for overtime are rewarded.

PERKS OF THE JOB

World-class benefits consisting of Blue Cross Blue Shield medical and dental coverage, vision insurance, short- and long-term disability insurance, 401(k) with generous match of 4%, life insurance, pet insurance, legal assistance, identity theft protection, charitable and community service initiatives, progressive paid time-off policy, paid holidays and annual profit-sharing eligibility. We also have good coffee.

OTHER STUFF OUR LAWYER SUGGESTED WE ADD

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. All responsibilities outlined in this description are majorly trainable for candidates that embrace the appropriate mindset.