What are the responsibilities and job description for the Yard/Warehouse Rep I position at US LBM?
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.
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:
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