Warehouse Associate

Job Description

Job Description

U.S. LUMBER, an SBP company is currently looking for a Warehouse Associate to join our VALUES based organization who is responsible, at various points, for loading, unloading, sorting, staging, transporting, and otherwise handling products that come into and move out our Smithfield, NC warehouse. Individuals in this position must work cooperatively with other Associates and productively with little supervision. Individuals must always follow U.S. Lumber safety policies and procedures.

• Shift Times: 9am - Close, Mon - Friday.
• Hourly pay rate: $16/hour + benefits.

Essential Functions:

• Off-loading and packaging lumber.
• Safely operate forklift and other machinery
• Band, wrap, tape product
• Maintain work area and be organized
• Identify and read tickets, SKUs, UPC labels and reports
• Great attention to detail and accuracy - be able to stand and work on your feet throughout shift as normal routine
• Be able to bend, stoop, reach, twist, squat, push, pull, move, and lift to 50lbs
• Work in an outside warehouse environment
• Follow all safety procedures
• Work in a team environment
• Other duties may be assigned

Environmental Job Requirements:

• Due to forklifts and other heavy equipment traveling through the Warehouse, temporary cracks may appear in the floor, causing uneven walking surfaces.
• Warehouse environment can be dusty and noisy.
• Fluctuations of temperature are common (below freezing to 100+); some outdoor exposure during the workday.
• Wet floors may occur during rainy or snowy weather or at other times depending on what has transpired in the environment (i.e. cleaning of floors…)

Required credentials:

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of one (1) year warehouse distribution experience.
• Prior lumber experience desired. Engineered Lumber experience is preferred.
• Forklift experience and forklift certification preferred but not required.
• Must have basic math and analytical skills
• Team Lead/Shift supervisor experience is preferred.
• Self-starter, pro-active and able to take initiative.

Perks of being a full-time employee with SBP:

• Benefits will include Medical, Dental, Vision on the 1st of the month following 30 days of employment
• Company-Paid Life Insurance & Disability
• 401(k) with Company Match
• 3 weeks PTO/ Paid Holidays
• Volunteer Time

We are proud to have the best team in our industry. We have experienced a tremendous amount of growth as a company. This growth has served not only our customer base but has also provided significant opportunities for advancement amongst our employees.

*Please be careful about scam recruitment. Specialty Building Products would never send any candidate a check or instructions to deposit funds in a bank account in connection with the interview or hiring process.

U.S. LUMBER GROUP, an SBP Brand, is an equal opportunity employer. It is our policy not to discriminate in hiring and employment on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, age, military status, genetic information, or other protected class status in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws.