Prep 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.

POSITION SUMMARY

Working in our Byron Center, MI location, the Prep Lead works with our Prep team and Jamb Pullers.  The role oversees the accurate completion of daily schedules, the organization and distribution of material to the production teams. Day-to-day responsibilities include:

• Ensuring the proper quality, accuracy and timeliness of the prepping of all jambs for specials, line, and finish
• Properly staging all jambs for production
• Maintaining the organization, maintenance and cleanliness of the door area, assigned by the Supervisor
• Ensuring that all production areas are properly supplied for the day’s work
• Ensuring cycle counts are completed weekly
• Root cause inventory related issues in the warehouse
• Performing other tasks as assigned by the Supervisor
• 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.
• Maintain a working knowledge of warehouse operations
• Always lead by example
• Have a positive attitude
• Treat Employee Owners in a professional manner
• Have a “Customer First” mindset and mentality
• Ensure that work area is clean and organized

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 to offset costs for work apparel, protective footwear, and PPE.   

REQUIRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

• High School diploma/GED required
• Prior woodworking would be considered a plus; router, miter saws, table saws
• Prior cabinet manufacturing or trim carpentry work would be considered a plus
• Knowledge of exterior doors would be considered a plus, but not required

REQUIRED SKILLS

• Strong communication skills
• Ability to work independently
• Safe working practices
• Natural detail-orientation
• Ability to accurately read orders and stage material to internal customer needs
• Desire to “do things right the first time”

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to lift up to 75 lb
• Ability to stand for 8-10 hours/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.