Warehouse Associate

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision after 30 days
• Company‑Paid Life Insurance & Disability
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Holidays
• Volunteer Time

Responsible for loading, unloading, sorting, staging, transporting, and otherwise handling products that come into and move out of the warehouse. The position requires working cooperatively with other associates and productively with little supervision. Individuals must follow U.S. Lumber safety policies and procedures at all times.

• Safely operate forklift and other machinery
• Band, wrap, tape product
• Maintain work area and be organized
• Respond to public address system announcements, directions from supervisors and managers, and warning alarms from other forklift drivers
• Walk and carry merchandise
• Maintain great attention to detail and accuracy – be able to stand and work on your feet throughout the shift
• Identify and read tickets, SKUs, UPC labels and reports
• Follow all safety procedures
• Work in a team environment
• Be able to bend, stoop, reach, twist, squat, push, pull, move, and lift up to 50 lbs
• Perform other duties that may be assigned

• Communication proficiency
• Organizational skills
• Mathematical skills
• Technology capacity
• Thoroughness
• Time management

• Bending, stooping, reaching, twisting, lifting, pushing, pulling and moving items – consistently lift a minimum of 50 lbs
• Respond to public address system announcements, directions from supervisors and managers, and warning alarms from other forklift drivers
• Walk and carry merchandise – move around the warehouse to assist others or move merchandise themselves
• Identify and read tickets, SKUs, UPC labels and reports – recognize and use necessary reports
• Grip equipment or hand tools as required

• Temporary cracks may appear in the floor due to forklifts and other heavy equipment, causing uneven walking surfaces
• Warehouse environment can be dusty and noisy
• Fluctuations of temperature are common with occasional outdoor exposure during the workday
• Wet floors may occur during rainy or snowy weather or during cleaning activities
• Sharp and/or rough edges will typically be encountered
• Warehouse equipment and treated lumber may emit fumes
• Some equipment may require electric voltage
• Role uses standard office equipment such as computers and phones, and standard warehouse equipment such as hand trucks, box cutters and tape dispensers

• Be personable, articulate, and knowledgeable, with the ability to work well with other employees and management
• Learn skills quickly with a mature and service‑oriented attitude
• High level of English comprehension and communication
• Process‑oriented and able to take direction while thinking and acting with a systematic approach to analysis and problem solving
• Attention to detail and high motivation to complete tasks accurately and timely
• Adaptable and flexible to changing work practices, priorities, procedures or conditions
• Manage multiple tasks effectively
• Forklift skills with an appropriate, updated certification
• Meet the required work schedule

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Minimum of one year warehouse distribution experience
• Prior lumber experience desired; engineered lumber experience preferred
• Forklift experience and certification preferred but not required
• Basic math and analytical skills
• Computer literacy – Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Team lead/shift supervisor experience preferred
• Self‑starter, proactive and able to take initiative

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U.S. Lumber Group is an equal opportunity employer. It is our policy that we do not discriminate in hiring and employment on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, age, military status, genetic information, or other protected class status in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws.