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Based in northwest Michigan, Northern Building Supply operates two full-service lumber yards and is the region's premier supplier of premium building materials to both contractors and homeowners. In addition to top quality lumber, NBS also distributes a wide range of high-end specialty products including windows, doors, cabinets, decking, and interior and exterior trim. . A Brief Overview
The Yard/Warehouse Lead directs the work of warehouse and/or yard associates who receive, ship, stock, order, and count inventory items while monitoring quality and completing all appropriate paperwork. This position is a working role but is also responsible for leading a team who oversees the safe movement of materials and finished components in an efficient manner. Does require operating a forklift truck with foot and hand controls for various aspects of job.
What you will do
Operate safely. Participate in a positive work environment. Assist warehouse associates and direct supervisor in maintaining an organized work environment. May include, emptying trash receptacles, and keeping all bays and staging areas clean and organized. Receive incoming products, commodities and materials. Provides Excellent Customer Service Count and record receipt of materials. Stock all material received in appropriate bins or storage locations. Assist inventory control in counting and organizing warehouse materials. Operate forklift with foot and hand controls. May use forklift to build outgoing orders or to load completed orders onto delivery equipment Operate facility equipment as necessary (e.g. bander, power tools, various hand tools). Monitor inventory as required by location management. May have some logistics oversight (or act as backup). Retain an awareness of the work environment critical to the task at hand to produce error free and damage free results. Serves in a working lead role overseeing fewer than 10 associates, directing daily work assignments and coordinating tasks.
Required For All Jobs
Perform other duties as assigned. Comply with all policies and standards. Adheres to Company's commitment to workplace safety.
Education Qualifications
Experience Qualifications
Skills and Abilities
Ability to do basic math, read orders, write instructions and complete forms. Ability to effectively and professionally communicate with customers, other employees 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 (e.g. Smartphone, Inventory Control Systems and other necessary business applications). Excellent teamwork & customer relationships Demonstration of leadership (all required): Mentor new associates Willingness to train others Safety committee engagement Participation in US1 Continuous Improvement Projects
Additional Potential Opportunities based on experience: Yard/Warehouse Rep I Yard/Warehouse Rep II . Northern Building Supply, a Division of US LBM Holdings, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, order of protection status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state, or local law.
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US LBM Holdings, LLC
Dec 05, 2025