Yard/Warehouse Rep I
US LBM Holdings
Waukee, Iowa, US
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Qualification
No experience required; will train. Ability to do basic math, read orders, write instructions, and complete forms. Ability/willingness to learn to read a tape measure. Ability to effectively and professionally communicate with customers, other employees, and supervisors using verbal and written skills. Ability to deal constructively with conflict and recognize potential problems. Proficiency with or ability to learn current technologies (e.g. Smartphone, Inventory Control Systems, and other necessary business applications). Physical demands include standing and walking for extended periods, exposure to extreme temperatures, bending or stooping, regularly lifting up to 50 pounds and frequently up to 100 pounds or more
Responsibility
The Yard/Warehouse Rep I position at Gilcrest/Jewett involves receiving, stocking, shipping, ordering, and counting inventory items. This entry-level role is crucial for the safe operation of a forklift to manage lumber and building materials, while adhering to established work and safety procedures. The position emphasizes a positive work environment and excellent customer service, contributing to the overall efficiency of warehouse operations. Operate safely. Participate in a positive work environment. Assist warehouse associates and direct supervisor in maintaining an organized work environment, including emptying trash receptacles and keeping all bays and staging areas clean and organized. Receive incoming products, commodities, and materials. Provide excellent customer service. Count and record receipt of materials. Stock all material received in appropriate bins or storage locations. Assist inventory control in counting and organizing warehouse materials. Comply with all company policies and guidelines. Operate forklift with foot and hand controls. Use forklift to build outgoing orders or to load completed orders onto delivery equipment. Operate facility equipment as necessary (e.g. bander, power tools, various hand tools). Monitor inventory as required by location management. Retain awareness of the work environment critical to the task at hand to produce error-free and damage-free results. Participate in and complete assigned trainings. Perform other duties as assigned by management
Job Description
Description
About the position The Yard/Warehouse Rep I position at Gilcrest/Jewett involves receiving, stocking, shipping, ordering, and counting inventory items. This entry-level role is crucial for the safe operation of a forklift to manage lumber and building materials, while adhering to established work and safety procedures. The position emphasizes a positive work environment and excellent customer service, contributing to the overall efficiency of warehouse operations. Responsibilities • Operate safely. , • Participate in a positive work environment. , • Assist warehouse associates and direct supervisor in maintaining an organized work environment, including emptying trash receptacles and keeping all bays and staging areas clean and organized. , • Receive incoming products, commodities, and materials. , • Provide excellent customer service. , • Count and record receipt of materials. , • Stock all material received in appropriate bins or storage locations. , • Assist inventory control in counting and organizing warehouse materials. , • Comply with all company policies and guidelines. , • Operate forklift with foot and hand controls. , • Use forklift to build outgoing orders or to load completed orders onto delivery equipment. , • Operate facility equipment as necessary (e.g. bander, power tools, various hand tools). , • Monitor inventory as required by location management. , • Retain awareness of the work environment critical to the task at hand to produce error-free and damage-free results. , • Participate in and complete assigned trainings. , • Perform other duties as assigned by management. Requirements • Minimum education preferred: High school diploma or GED. , • No experience required; will train. , • Ability to do basic math, read orders, write instructions, and complete forms. , • Ability/willingness to learn to read a tape measure. , • Ability to effectively and professionally communicate with customers, other employees, and supervisors using verbal and written skills. , • Ability to deal constructively with conflict and recognize potential problems. , • Proficiency with or ability to learn current technologies (e.g. Smartphone, Inventory Control Systems, and other necessary business applications). , • Physical demands include standing and walking for extended periods, exposure to extreme temperatures, bending or stooping, regularly lifting up to 50 pounds and frequently up to 100 pounds or more. Nice-to-haves Benefits