Yard/Warehouse Rep I

US LBM • Trenton, NJ

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About The Position

Universal Supply is a specialty building products provider serving professional builders across five states. The Yard/Warehouse Rep I is an entry-level position responsible for receiving, stocking, shipping, ordering, and counting inventory. The role operates a forklift to handle lumber and building materials and performs work according to established safety and operating procedures.

The position also supports an organized warehouse, assists with inventory control, receives and records materials, and provides customer service. Employees may operate facility equipment and tools, complete assigned training, follow company policies and safety standards, and perform other duties assigned by management.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• No experience required.
• Ability to perform basic math, read orders, write instructions, and complete forms.
• Ability and willingness to learn to read a tape measure.
• Ability to communicate professionally and effectively with customers, coworkers, 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 such as smartphones, inventory control systems, and other necessary business applications.

Responsibilities

• Operate safely and contribute to a positive work environment.
• Help warehouse associates and the direct supervisor maintain an organized work environment, including keeping bays and staging areas clean and organized and possibly emptying trash receptacles.
• Receive incoming products, commodities, and materials; count and record receipts; and stock materials in appropriate bins or storage locations.
• Provide excellent customer service.
• Assist inventory control with counting and organizing warehouse materials and monitor inventory as required by location management.
• Operate a forklift using foot and hand controls, including building outgoing orders or loading completed orders onto delivery equipment when needed.
• Operate facility equipment as necessary, such as a bander, power tools, and hand tools.
• Maintain awareness of the work environment to help produce accurate, damage-free results.
• Participate in and complete assigned training.
• Comply with company policies, standards, and workplace safety commitments.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED