Production Associate

WHO WE ARE

Headquartered in Grand Rapids, Michigan since 1955, Lumbermen’s operates in Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky and Minnesota. A leading distributor and manufacturer, we are driven by the goal to be first choice for our employee owners, customers, and suppliers. Lumbermen’s is 100% employee-owned and committed to investing in rewarding relationships and doing the right thing in every interaction.  

POSITION SUMMARY

Located at our Grand Rapids, MI location, the person in this position would be responsible to operate a press machine to produce metal rail sections as well as picking components, packaging and preparing orders for shipments.   Day-to-day responsibilities include:

• Accurately pulling order components
• Preparation, startup, running, and cleaning of machinery
• Loading material into machines and operating press
• Verifying counts to ensure order accuracy
• Packaging of finished material
• Securing and labeling products for delivery
• Using fork trucks to transfer picked orders to staging area for delivery per the delivery schedule
• Loading outbound trucks
• Producing product samples
• Cleaning and maintenance of warehouse
• Performing other tasks as assigned by the Warehouse Supervisor

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 $250 annual clothing allowance to offset costs for work apparel, protective footwear, and PPE. 

REQUIRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

• High School diploma/GED required
• Prior warehouse experience is preferred
• Construction background a plus

REQUIRED SKILLS

• Strong communication skills
• Safe working practices
• Natural detail-orientation
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to accurately pull orders and load/unload trucks
• Able to consistently meet production deadlines
• Knowledge and ability to operate all the tools listed above
• Ability to read blueprints/sketches and design in the absence of these resources
• Knowledge of shop mathematics including fractions and decimals

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to operate a forklift
• Ability to do physical labor including lifting of up to 75lbs
• Ability to bend, twist, and stoop
• Ability to work on feet for 8-10 hours per day

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
• Clothing allowance (for applicable roles)
• 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.