Distribution Quality and Inventory

COMPANY SUMMARY

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 the goal to be first choice for our employee owners, customers, and suppliers. Lumbermen's is 100% employee-owned and committed to investing in rewarding relationships and doing the right thing in every interaction.

HOURS: First Shift

POSITION SUMMARY

Located at our Byron Center, MI location, this position has the responsibility of performing and documenting timely in-process inspections on completed orders. They will support Operations by providing directions for quality and standard work procedures. This person will also be responsible for increasing company profitability by maintaining accurate inventory levels through the management of inventory controls. This will be done by reviewing cycle count performance and investigating inventory discrepancies to ensure that optimal inventory is present and ready for use. Specific day-to-day responsibilities include:

Distribution:

• Develop and maintain relationships with warehouse teams and Customer Service
• Proactively communicating with the customer service and warehouse teams
• Maintain an organized, clean and efficient environment
• Develop, document and train the company on proper packaging standards
• Supporting the mission of great on-time customer service by being responsible for accuracy of outgoing finished product shipments for the Building Materials Division.
• Ensure all outgoing products meet customer packaging requirements (i.e. skid sizes, quantities, PO information, weight, etc.) and support quick resolution of outages
• Verifying all quantities and skid sizes on outgoing orders
• Assisting with other administrative demands

Inventory:

• Develop and train on a process for Maintaining inventory in the warehouse
• Proven experience in maintaining the cycle count inventory accuracy, ensuring consistent and reliable stock levels through meticulous monitoring and reconciliation processes.
• Provide inventory reports and data to maintain healthy inventory control processes and procedures

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
• Prior warehouse experience is preferred
• Prior inventory tracking experience is required
• Experience in proficiency and accountability
• Experience with RF Scanners

REQUIRED SKILLS

• Safe working practices
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Detail-orientation required
• Continuous improvement experience or certifications
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Effectiveness in providing clarity to team in achieving goals and company objectives
• Able to accurately complete paperwork and/or data entry
• Ability to work cooperatively with fellow employee owners
• Ability to effectively move between a variety of tasks
• Ability to productively manage tasks and complete work accurately in a timely manner
• Ability to operate a forklift (training provided)

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to do physical labor including lifting of up to 75lbs

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
• 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.