Yard/Warehouse Rep

Based in Michigan, Zeeland Lumber & Supply operates truss and wall panel component manufacturing plants along with full-service building material yards that distribute lumber and an expansive range of specialty products, such as windows, doors, roofing, cabinets, decking, and interior and exterior trim.

About the role

The Yard/Warehouse Rep I receives, stocks, ships, orders and counts inventory items. This is an entry-level position responsible for the safe operation of a forklift to stock all lumber and building materials while performing duties within established work and safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Operate safely and participate in a positive work environment.
• Assist warehouse associates and direct supervisor in maintaining an organized work environment, including emptying trash receptacles and keeping bays and staging areas clean.
• Receive incoming products, commodities, and materials while providing 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.
• Operate forklift with foot and hand controls, including building outgoing orders or loading 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.
• Maintain awareness of the work environment to produce error-free and damage-free results.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Comply with all policies and standards.
• Adhere to the company’s commitment to workplace safety.
• Participate in and complete assigned trainings.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required.

Skills

• 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 Opportunities

Based on experience, potential advancement opportunities include:

• Yard/Warehouse Rep II
• Yard/Warehouse Lead