What are the responsibilities and job description for the Load Builder position at Mead Lumber?
Company Overview: 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.
- Stage loads for delivery or will call (accurately pull correct products from picking ticket).
- Load and unload trucks as needed.
- Operate a forklift in a safe and proper manner, according to company procedures/protocols.
- Follow all safety procedures, ensuring all staff adhere to them as well.
- Put away products in proper bin locations.
- Help customers in the yard as needed.
- Work well with others.
- Build lumber packs in a timely and accurate manner.
- Ability to analyze technical problems, determine root causes and develop remediation strategies for permanent resolutions.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Available for occasional overtime.
- Must be able to lift 60lbs and have the ability to stand or walk for an extended period of time up to 8-10 hours a day.
- Maintain confidentiality of proprietary information.
- Ability to perform basic math skills.
- Ability to follow directions and take initiative.
- Honest, dependable, and demonstrates a high level of integrity; strong organizational and customer service skills.
- Works well in a team environment and supports a positive workplace culture.
- Maintain a strong focus on customer satisfaction while completing daily tasks.
- LBM and forklift experience are a plus.
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.
Equal Opportunity Employer
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