Warehouse Associate

<p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>WHO WE ARE:</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Headquartered in Grand Rapids, Michigan since 1955, Lumbermen’s operates in&nbsp;Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky, and Minnesota.&nbsp; A leading distributor and manufacturer, we are driven by our mission to enrich lives by intentionally caring for all who experience us. &nbsp;We are <strong>employee owned</strong> and <strong>relationship powered</strong>.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>POSITION SUMMARY</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Located at our Toledo, OH location, the person in this position would assist with picking and preparing orders for shipments as well as receive, transfer, and storage of incoming freight in our Toledo division. &nbsp; Day-to-day responsibilities include:</span></p> <ul> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Living Out Lumbermen’s Culture</strong> – Leading in and modeling Lumbermen’s core values while creating an atmosphere where Lumbermen’s is ‘first choice’ of our customers.</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Detail Oriented</strong> - Unloading incoming freight, verifying product against enclosed packing lists, sorting material by end destination and putting away excess stock.</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Equipment Usage</strong> - Using fork trucks and order picking equipment.&nbsp;</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Loading Products</strong> - Loading outbound transfer trucks.</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Preparing Orders</strong> - Accurately pulling customer orders and preparing material for shipment</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Safety</strong> - Securing and labeling products for delivery</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Process</strong> - Transferring picked orders to staging area for delivery per the delivery schedule.</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Open Communication</strong> - Assisting in cleaning and maintenance of warehouse.</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Teamwork</strong> - Performing other tasks as assigned by the Warehouse Supervisor</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">At Lumbermen’s, we pride ourselves on treating our customers like family and delivering exceptional service. &nbsp;It’s crucial that the person selected to fill this role is highly organized and detail-oriented, service-minded, a strong and friendly communicator, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.&nbsp;</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">This position offers a $300 annual clothing allowance to offset costs for work apparel, protective footwear, and PPE.&nbsp;</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>REQUIRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE</strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">High School diploma/GED required.</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Prior Warehouse Experience&nbsp;</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>REQUIRED SKILLS</strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Strong communication skills</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Safe working practices</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Natural detail-orientation</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Ability to accurately pull orders and load/unload trucks.</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS</strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Ability to operate a forklift</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Ability to do physical labor including lifting of up to 75lbs.</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>WHAT WE OFFER:</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Lumbermen’s exists to enrich the lives of people by intentionally caring for all who experience us. &nbsp;You will experience a different kind of work environment and “family” here and help live out the Lumbermen’s promises of <em>committing to those who count on us</em>, <em>doing what’s right</em>, <em>exercising sound business practices</em> and <em>earning consideration</em>. Other benefits include:</span></p> <ul> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">A collaborative and supportive work environment</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">ESOP (<em>Employee Stock Ownership Plan</em>) – generous company-funded retirement</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Flexible spending/health savings account</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">401(k)</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">The SOURCE – free and confidential support resources for our team</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Ulliance Life Advisor EAP</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Paid time off</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Paid holidays</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Training and development</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Advancement opportunities</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Lumbermen’s is proud to be a drug and alcohol-free workplace.&nbsp; In addition, Lumbermen’s will not discriminate against any employee or candidate because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. We participate in E-Verify.</span></p>