Job description

Shipper/ Forklift Operator

Northwest Hardwoods, Inc.

Byron Center, MI

NWH Overview:

NWH, founded in 1967, has become the leading manufacturer and supplier of hardwood lumber to North America, Europe and Asia. With an unwavering focus on simplifying the customer experience, NWH serves the furniture, flooring, cabinet, molding, and millwork industries with 14+ hardwoods species from the major U.S. growing regions as well as imported plywood and exotic lumber. The company operates over 40 manufacturing and warehousing facilities across the country including sawmills, concentration yards and distribution facilities using innovative technologies to streamline the procurement process for customers. NWH supplies only sustainable, high-quality hardwoods to protect our resources today and for future generations. For more information, please visit nwh.com.

Key Responsibilities and Duties:

• Pulling and loading orders
• Moving materials as needed
• Inventory management (FIFO and cycle counts)
• Warehouse housekeeping
• Assist other team member as needed

Basic Qualifications:

• Safety conscience attitude and experience.
• Must possess skills, knowledge, and experience in the field of inventory/warehouse
• Strong work ethic with the ability to be flexible in a fast paced, changing environment.
• Must work well as a team member.
• Highly organized and proven communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Forklift experience and or forklift safety certification
• Inventory management

Travel: None

Additional Information:

Northwest Hardwoods provides competitive wages, comprehensive benefits package with medical, dental, and vision health care coverage, paid vacation/holidays, and company matching 401(k) retirement plan.

Candidates who meet these qualifications will be considered further.

Northwest Hardwoods, Inc is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

COVID-19 considerations:
Our employees are required to follow all of the CDC Guidelines regarding safe social distancing, mask wearing (vaccinated and not vaccinated ), as well as areas ventilated, limited ventilated (in office buildings), and open air.

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Byron Center, MI 49315: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Experience:

• Forklift: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: In person

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