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.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING

Based out of our Cadillac Division, the person in this position would be responsible for assisting with managing inventory in our warehouse as well as picking up product from our suppliers and delivering it to our customers.  Specifically, the responsibilities for this position include:

• Inspecting and checking in incoming products to ensure it meets our quality standards
• Ensuring accuracy and timeliness of orders
• Using proper inventory management procedures for assigned inventory
• Managing product safely and effectively from receiving to shipment and delivery
• Safely loading/transporting/unloading product
• Maintaining Lumbermen’s supplied vehicle through following DOT regulations
• Following all DOT safety regulations
• Maintaining a clean and safe work environment both onsite and on the road
• Representing Lumbermen’s in a positive and professional manner in all situations

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
• CDL-A license preferred
• Prior warehouse experience is required

REQUIRED SKILLS

• Strong communication skills
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously
• Safe working practices
• Accuracy and detail-orientation
• Inclination to do things right the first time
• Ability to accurately pull orders and load/unload trucks
• Ability to properly identify colors for the purpose of pulling orders

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to operate a forklift
• Ability to do physical labor including lifting of up to 75lbs
• Ability to bend, twist, and stoop
• Ability to work on feet for 8-10 hours per day

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)
• 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, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. We participate in E-Verify.