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U.S. Lumber Group, LLC

Warehouse Associate

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What they do

A Warehouse Worker moves or transports freight, stocks, and materials, usually without using machinery.

$37,905 / year median in Indiana

+5% projected growth

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Job Description

Specialty Building Products is a people first organization. US Lumber is an SBP Brand Why work for
U.S. LUMBER?
Quick Response , Deep Knowledge , Relationships Built on Trust Benefits will include Medical, Dental, Vision after 30 days Company-Paid Life Insurance & Disability 401(k) with
Company Match Paid Vacation Paid Holidays Volunteer Time Job Summary:
Responsible, at various points, for loading, unloading, sorting, staging, transporting and otherwise handling products that come into and move out of the warehouse. Individuals in this position must work cooperatively with other Associates and productively with little supervision. Individuals must follow U.S. Lumber safety policies and procedures at all times.
Essential Functions:
Safely operate forklift and other machinery Band, wrap, tape product Maintain work area and be organized Responding to public address system announcements, directions from supervisors and managers, warning alarms from other forklift drivers Walking and carrying merchandise Great attention to detail and accuracy - be able to stand and work on your feet throughout shift as normal routine Identify and read tickets, SKU's, 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 to 50lbs Other duties may be assigned
Competencies:
Communication proficiency Organizational skills
Mathematical Skills Technology Capacity Thoroughness Time Management Physical Job Requirements:
Bending, stooping, reaching, twisting, lifting, pushing, pulling and moving items: o Requires the ability to consistently, and often, lift a minimum of 50 lbs. Responding to public address system announcements, directions from supervisors and managers, warning alarms from other forklift drivers Walking and carrying merchandise o Requires moving around the warehouse to assist others or moving merchandise themselves Identify and read tickets, SKU's, UPC labels and reports o Requires recognizing, identifying and using merchandise and necessary reports. Gripping used to operate machinery or hand tools
Environmental Job Requirements:
Due to forklifts and other heavy equipment traveling through the Warehouse, temporary cracks may appear in the floor, causing uneven walking surfaces. Warehouse environment can be dusty and noisy. Fluctuations of temperature are common; some outdoor exposure during the workday. Wet floors may occur during rainy or snowy weather or at other times depending on what has transpired in the environment (i.e. cleaning of floors…) Sharp and/or rough edges will typically be encountered Warehouse equipment and treated lumber may emit fumes Some equipment may require electric voltage. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones and standard warehouse equipment such as hand trucks, box cutters and tape dispensers.
Required cognitive and psychological characteristics:
Be personable, articulate, and knowledgeable with the ability to work well with other employees and management. Ability to learn skills quickly with a mature and service-oriented attitude Must have a high level of comprehension of, and be able to communicate in, the English language. Must be process oriented and able to take direction with the ability to think and act with a systematic and effective approach to analyzing situations and acting on good business solutions to problems. Must work with strong attention to detail and high motivation toward completing task completely, accurately and timely. Must be adaptable and flexible in order to change or adapt to changing work practices, priorities, procedures or conditions. Must have the ability to manage multiple tasks. Forklift skills with appropriate updated certification. Ability to meet the required schedule for work.
Required credentials:
High School diploma or equivalent. Minimum of one (1) year warehouse distribution experience. Prior lumber experience desired. Engineered Lumber experience is preferred. Forklift experience and forklift certification preferred but not required. Must have basic math and analytical skills Must be computer literate, Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook. Team Lead/Shift supervisor experience is preferred. Self-starter, pro-active and able to take initiative. For more information on U.S. LUMBER, please visit us @ www.uslumber.com Please be careful about scam recruitment. Specialty Building Products would never send any candidate a check or instructions to deposit funds in a bank account in connection with the interview or hiring process. U.S. Lumber Group is an equal opportunity employer. It is our policy of U.S. Lumber Group not to 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 Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.