Shipping Lead

Who We Are:

Headquartered in Grand Rapids, Michigan since 1955, Lumbermen’s operates in Michigan, Ohio, and Indiana.  A leading distributor and manufacturer, we are driven by our mission to enrich lives by intentionally caring for all who experience us.  We are employee owned and relationship powered.

What You Will Be Doing:

This is an internal posting only. Working in our Byron Center, MI location, the Shipping Lead works with our production team and oversees the receipt, storage, order preparation, and delivery of material.  Day-to-day responsibilities include:

• Promote a safe work environment for all employee owners
• Model Lumbermen’s core values
• Lead and make improvements to housekeeping standards and continuous improvement initiatives
• Train, motivate, and coach Employee Owners in a positive fashion.
• Become the go-to person for WMS and Agility expertise
• Execute on shipping reports and follow ups
• Maintain a working knowledge of Shipping operations
• Always lead by example
• Treat Employee Owners in a professional manner
• Have a “Customer First” mindset and mentality

At Lumbermen’s, our business is built on relationships.  It’s crucial that the person selected to fill this role is a safety-minded team player who gets energy from contributing to collaborative success. 

This position offers a $300 annual clothing allowance for uniform, protective footwear, and PPE.  

Key Qualifications/Requirements:

• High School diploma/GED required
• Associate’s or bachelor’s degree preferred
• 1-3 years’ warehousing experience
• Prior supervisory experience

Who We Need:

• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• Commitment to safety and adherence to policies as a top priority
• Ability to effectively lead a team to success
• Effectiveness in providing clarity to team in achieving company goals and objectives
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• Proficiency in warehouse systems
• Ability to operate a forklift
• Ability to do physical labor including lifting of up to 75lbs

What We Offer:

Lumbermen’s exists to enrich the lives of people by intentionally caring for all who experience us.  You will experience a different kind of work environment and “family” here and help live out the Lumbermen’s promises of committing to those who count on us, doing what’s right, exercising sound business practices and earning consideration. Other benefits include:

• A 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
• $250 Clothing allowance for work apparel, protective footwear, and PPE
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Training and development
• Advancement opportunities

Lumbermen’s is proud to be a drug and alcohol-free workplace.  In addition, Lumbermen’s will not discriminate against any employee or candidate because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. We participate in E-Verify.