Warehouse Specialist

Location: Kettle Falls

Company Information:

Boise Cascade has been in the business of manufacturing wood products and distributing building materials for over half a century and is one of the largest manufacturers of plywood and engineered wood products in North America - and the only wholesale stocking distributor for building products that can service the entire United States. Because our business is built on relationships, our employees are critical to our success.

And we're committed to investing in them. That's why we offer a benefits package designed to have a positive impact on all areas of your life - from health and well-being, career and community to financial security and personal safety, here' s a look at what's included:

* Medical + Prescription Drug

* Dental + Vision

* 401(k) Retirement Savings

Essential Functions:

* Procure, store, and issue warehouse parts and equipment for plant use

* Perform shipping and receiving functions, manages and controls inventories and handling transportation of materials

* Determine restocking order points and quantities

* Replenish stock

* Order supplies to stock warehouse

* Secure lowest cost from available suppliers

* Compile accurate pricing data

* Price and charge stockroom supply requisition to right department

* Expedite purchase orders - order follows. Call vendors on critical and past due orders

* Reconcile discrepancies

* Check freight bills and purchase orders for overcharges and shortages

* Monitor storekeeper

* Ensure supplies are stored in proper place

* Practice and promote good housekeeping and ensure physical inventories are stored in proper place

* Demonstrate strong commitment to safety, quality, environmental awareness, and continuous process improvement

* Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Minimum Education /Experience/Physical Functions:

* High school diploma, or equivalent

* Experience in related job function

* Computer skills (Experience with Microsoft Office)

* Strong verbal and written communication skills

* Research and preparation of technical documents

* Good proofreading skills

* Ability to use basic math

Preferred Qualifications:

* College degree of related field

* Minimum of three (3) years of experience in related job function

Decision-Making/Supervisory:

* Under limited supervision exercises independent judgment based on facts and precedents impacting immediate scope of work

* Questionable cases are referred to others

* Mistakes which would involve a loss of production, waste of materials, holding up production, or damage to equipment may be substantial even though the effect is usually confined within the organization

* Others do not usually check or verify work

* Periodically assists supervisor or others in changing existing work procedures or designing new work procedures affecting other people beyond this immediate job

Compensation: $40,000-$60,000