Material Handler (Helper) - 1st Shift

About the role

U.S. Lumber, an SBP brand, is a values‑based organization that seeks to serve people first and operates according to a moral compass aimed at doing what is right even when it is hard. The 1st Shift Material Handler (Forklift Operator) will work at the Duncan, SC facility. The company has experienced tremendous growth, providing significant opportunities for advancement.

Schedule

Shift hours are 10 am – 7 pm, Monday through Friday.

Pay

Hourly pay rate is $17/hour.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision coverage effective the 1st of the month following 30 days of employment
• Company‑Paid Life Insurance & Disability
• 401(k) with Company Match
• 3 weeks PTO / Paid Holidays
• Volunteer Time

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with forklift operators to efficiently locate, pull, and stage materials for outgoing orders
• Safely package and secure shipments
• Safely operate forklifts or other machinery (chainsaw) to complete assigned tasks including loading/unloading, moving, staging, pulling orders, and transporting material
• Band, wrap, and tape product as needed
• Maintain warehouse work area condition (free of trash, product in correct location, organized, swept floors)
• Work cooperatively and productively with supervisors and other employees to complete required workload
• Provide and inspire outstanding service to customers by maintaining attention to detail, accuracy, quality, and completing assigned work timely
• Assist with inventory variances, order accuracy, and track and trace issues
• Read and understand tickets and the various product codes
• Learn to use a chainsaw and Holtec Industrial Saw
• Ability to read a tape measure
• Accurately pull daily orders

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Minimum of one (1) year warehouse/distribution experience
• Prior lumber experience desired
• Engineered lumber experience preferred
• Forklift experience and forklift certification preferred but not required
• Basic math and analytical skills