Lumbermens

Warehouse Counter Sales Associate

Grand Rapids, MI. Posted 5 days ago

The role

The person in this position will assist with receipt and transfer of incoming product and display it in an organized manner. They will also assist customers with selection and loading.

What you will do

  • Unloading incoming product and verifying product against packing lists
  • Sorting product and displaying it in the warehouse
  • Constructing displays, as needed
  • Assisting customers with product selections, pricing, and answering questions
  • Writing up orders and processing purchase transactions
  • Assisting customers with loading of purchases into vehicles, as needed
  • Helping to keep the warehouse and grounds clean and presentable
  • Assisting other employee owners/divisions as requested
  • Performing other tasks as assigned by the Warehouse Supervisor
  • Picking and pulling orders for transfer trucks

Required qualifications

  • High school diploma
  • Prior warehouse experience
  • Prior Hi-Lo experience
  • Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
  • Safe working practices
  • Accuracy and detail-orientation
  • Ability to safely operate a hilo
  • Prior sales and/or retail experience
  • Heavy lifting of up to 75 lbs with occasional lifting of greater weights
  • Ability to be on feet 8 hours per day
  • Ability to transition easily between indoor and outdoor work in all weather conditions

Benefits

  • 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
  • $300 clothing allowance to offset costs for work apparel, protective footwear, and PPE

Before you apply

  • Lumbermen’s is a drug and alcohol-free workplace
  • We participate in E-Verify

About the company

Headquartered in Grand Rapids, Michigan since 1955, Lumbermen’s is an employee owned leading distributor and manufacturer operating in Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky, and Minnesota.