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US LBM provides a wide range of building materials to construction professionals, combining the advantages of our national scale with the excellent service levels, expertise, entrepreneurial culture and customer relationships of our local brands.
As a people-first company, passionate about continuous improvement, US LBM is proud to provide our associates access to the resources, training and developmental opportunities to empower them to succeed today, while growing professionally and preparing for the challenges of tomorrow.
Position Overview
The Striker / Stocker has the opportunity to learn the building materials business and our branch operation by supporting drivers with deliveries, working in the warehouse, and receiving, loading and unloading material in the yard and delivery site.
Essential Job Duties
- Adhere to established safety rules and regulations and follow all safety procedures; maintain a safe and clean environment.
- Pull, stage, and load orders onto outgoing trucks and at customer site as directed.
- Aid Driver in inspecting materials scheduled for delivery to confirm that the shipment is correct and that it is properly loaded and secured.
- Ride with the driver to the job site to unload product at jobsite.
- Assist driver in evaluating delivery site, noting potential hazards, obstacles, physical challenges, etc.; guide driver in maneuvering onto and off customer's property to avoid damage as needed.
- Handle materials off conveyor and stack material as directed.
- Support driver in maintaining a clean and safe vehicle.
- Assist warehouse associates and direct supervisor in maintaining a safe and organized work environment.
- Receive in-coming products, commodities and materials; stock all material received in appropriate bins or storage locations.
- Operate forklift with foot and hand controls in a safe manner to complete orders onto delivery equipment.
- Treat customers, contractors, and associates in a courteous, considerate, and cooperative manner.
- Retain an awareness of the work environment critical to the task at hand to produce error free and damage free results.
- Participates in a positive work environment
- Provides Excellent Customer Service
- Participates in and completes assigned trainings.
- Complies with all company policies and guidelines (replaces attendance statement)
- Other duties as assigned by Management
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Minimum education preferred- High School or GED preferred.
- Minimum experience preferred - 1 to 2 years as striker / roof loader or stocker; 1 year warehouse experience. Forklift operation and license is preferred.
- Other - Ability to prioritize tasks and work in a fast pace, ever changing environment.
- Ability to work in heights ranging from ground level to elevation
- Physical demands include standing, walking or sitting for extended periods of time, bending or stooping, lifting up to 100 pounds consistently and working in adverse weather conditions.
- Knowledge and ability to use safe lifting techniques.
- 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, GPS and other necessary business applications).
Universal Supply Co., 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.
