Warehouse Associate

WHO WE ARE:

Headquartered in Grand Rapids, Michigan since 1955, Lumbermen’s operates in Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky, and Minnesota.  A leading distributor and manufacturer, we are driven by our mission to enrich lives by intentionally caring for all who experience us.  We are employee owned and relationship powered. 

SHIFT: First Shift, Monday - Friday

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING

Located at our Brighton warehouse, the person in this position receives inventory shipments, builds order, and delivers product to job sites. Day-to-day responsibilities include:

• Ensuring proper quality, accuracy and timeliness of picking and delivery of customer orders
• Effectively and safely managing inventory from receiving stage to shipping stage
• Delivering customer orders to job sites
• Maintaining the organization, cleanliness, and maintenance of the warehouse as requested by Warehouse Manager
• Managing inventory using Lumbermen’s procedures and programs
• Accurately representing Lumbermen’s by delivering exceptional quality and service to our customers when delivering products

At Lumbermen’s, our business is built on relationships.  It’s crucial that the person selected to fill this role is a safety-minded team player who gets energy from contributing to collaborative success. 

This position offers a $300 annual clothing allowance to offset costs for work apparel, protective footwear, and PPE. 

REQUIRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

• High School diploma/GED required
• Valid driver’s license required
• Chauffeur’s license preferred
• Hi-lo experience desired

REQUIRED SKILLS

• Able to work safely at all times
• Friendly communicator
• Team player
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously
• High accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Self-motivated 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to operate a forklift
• Ability to do physical labor including lifting of up to 75lbs
• Ability to accurately pull orders and load/unload trucks

WHAT WE OFFER:

Lumbermen’s exists to enrich the lives of people by intentionally caring for all who experience us.  You will experience a different kind of work environment and “family” here and help live out the Lumbermen’s promises of committing to those who count on us, doing what’s right, exercising sound business practices, and earning consideration. Other benefits include:

• A collaborative and supportive work environment
• ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan) – generous company-funded retirement
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Flexible spending/health savings account
• 401(k)
• The SOURCE – free and confidential support resources for our team
• Ulliance Life Advisor EAP
• Clothing allowance (for applicable roles)
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Training and development
• Advancement opportunities

Lumbermen’s is proud to be a drug and alcohol-free workplace.   In addition, Lumbermen’s will not discriminate against any employee or candidate because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. We participate in E-Verify.