Material Handler - First Shift

SBP Careers•Theodore, AL

5d•Onsite

About The Position

U.S. Lumber, an SBP brand, is hiring a first-shift Material Handler for its Mobile, Alabama branch. The role is part of the Operations team and handles shipping, receiving, and stocking warehouse material. Team members are expected to help others when workloads require it, treat teammates with respect and care, and work safely in accordance with company policies and procedures. The posted schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. CST, with pay of $19.00 per hour plus benefits. Specialty Building Products (SBP) is a people-first distributor of specialty building products operating under several brands, including U.S. Lumber. The company serves 45 U.S. states and eight Canadian provinces from more than 40 locations and describes opportunities for employee advancement as the company grows.

Requirements

High school diploma.
One to two years of warehouse experience.
Neat and clean appearance.
Demonstrated ability to work as a member of a team.
Strong initiative and self-starting ability, with a continuous-improvement mindset.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships in a cross-functional team environment.
Working knowledge of techniques for organizing and setting priorities.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a distributorship is preferred.

Responsibilities

Unload common-carrier trucks and railroad cars, and replenish products in designated warehouse locations.
Pick orders using a forklift until each order is completely filled.
Report shortages, damaged materials, and other problems.
Contact a sales team member when orders cannot be shipped as ordered and make changes as directed by sales.
Use a handheld scanner to receive products, pick orders, load trucks, and cycle-count according to Warehouse Management System (WMS) processes.
Collaborate with the WMS Coordinator on questions and updates.
Band, wrap, and prepare materials for safe shipping.
Arrange orders on trucks according to safe weight-distribution practices.
Follow warehouse safety procedures and policies.
Fill orders for incoming customers.
Perform routine maintenance, such as cleaning the warehouse and yard.
Inspect the forklift before daily operation to help prevent equipment problems and malfunctions, in accordance with OSHA regulations.
Cross-train and provide backup for other warehouse employees.
Help teammates when workload demands and contribute to a respectful, safe team environment.

Benefits

Medical insurance, available on the first of the month following 30 days of employment.
Dental insurance, available on the first of the month following 30 days of employment.
Vision insurance, available on the first of the month following 30 days of employment.
Company-paid life insurance.
Company-paid disability coverage.
401(k) with company match.
Company-paid time off.
Paid holidays and floating holidays.
Additional unspecified perks.
Programs that encourage and incentivize employees to help fellow employees in need and serve their communities.