Warehouse Associate

Carter Lumber is seeking a highly motivated Warehouse Specialist to join our team in the booming building materials/construction industry.

This is an excellent opportunity for individuals who enjoy working with their hands and as part of a team. As a Warehouse Specialist, you will be responsible for various tasks such as loading and unloading customer vehicles and delivery trucks in a safe and professional manner.

• Loading and unloading customer vehicles and delivery trucks.
• Participating in the loading of all goods in the yard in preparation for customer delivery.
• Reading customer orders and shipping orders to determine items to be moved, gathered, distributed, and/or shipped.
• Moving materials and items from receiving or storage areas to shipping or to other designated areas.

Responsibilities also include:

• Assisting with unloading trucks and checking in merchandise.
• Saving time by efficiently sorting and placing materials or items on racks, shelves or in bins.
• Making sure materials are marked with identifying information using the appropriate method.
• Completing and maintaining proper loading documents, as well as shipping and receiving documents.
• Recording amounts of materials or items received or distributed using the appropriate method.
• Daily operation of forklifts for loading and unloading of stock and stock replenishment.
• Assisting with delivery and pick-up on job sites as necessary.
• Assisting in counting of physical inventory.

This position works in a warehouse setting, with some exposure to outside weather conditions. You will use standard office equipment such as computers, phones, and photocopiers, as well as standard warehouse equipment such as a forklift and hand trucks.

We are looking for candidates who possess the following qualifications:

• A high school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 1 year of material handling experience (by hand and utilizing equipment).
• At least 1 year of experience loading and unloading trucks using a forklift.
• The ability to perform manual labor.
• A strong attention to detail.
• The ability to effectively follow written and verbal instructions.
• Strong communication skills.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Dedication to safety.
• The ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 80 pounds.
• The ability to walk, stand, bend, and stoop for long periods of time.
• The ability to pass background and drug tests.

The estimated annual salary for this position is $45,000 - $60,000 depending on experience and location.

Carter Lumber offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Health, Dental, Vision insurance available after 30 days of employment.
• Short and Long-Term Disability.
• Company-paid life insurance and AD&D.
• Optional supplemental life insurance.
• A Company-match 401(k) plan.
• Vacation time and paid holidays.
• Vendor incentives.
• Room for growth; we promote from within.