Receiving & Material Handling Assocociate
Northville Lumber Co.Great job opportunities in our Operations division. Receiving, inbound freight unloading & inspection, PO / Shipper verification Warehouse / Yard Receiving areas. Afternoon shifts available. Monday - Friday, 10:30p - 7:00p; Saturday rotation. Northville Lumber fosters a collaborative, respectful, and customer-focused work environment. We value a strong work ethic, a positive attitude, and a commitment to teamwork and accountability. Team members are expected to uphold these standards in all interactions with customers, coworkers, and the community while conducting themselves in a safe, professional, and solution-oriented manner. RESPONSIBILITIES Accurately unload and inspect inbound materials, compare shipments with purchase orders and receiving documents, and promptly report shortages, overages, damage, or incorrect products to the Receiving Supervisor. Receive, label, stage, and place materials in designated inventory locations within established timeframes while protecting product quality and maintaining safe access. Perform cycle counts, location checks, and material verification as assigned, and communicate inventory discrepancies before adjustments are made. Maintain proper stock rotation and storage practices to protect material quality and reduce waste. Provide professional customer service by assisting with inquiries, locating or pulling materials when assigned, and directing unresolved concerns to the appropriate team member. Inspect, document, and process customer returns; restock sellable materials or follow established culling and inventoryadjustment procedures within 24 hours of arrival. Conduct preshift inspections of forklifts, loaders, and other assigned equipment, reporting any defects or maintenance concerns promptly. Follow company policies, safety requirements, equipment procedures, and operational standards outlined in the employee handbook and established by management. Use safe materialhandling practices and operate authorized equipment only when properly trained and certified. Maintain cleanliness and organization throughout receiving, yard, warehouse, and material storage locations by removing debris and correcting or reporting unsafe conditions. Participate in required training, meetings, safety initiatives, and processimprovement activities. METRICS AND ACCOUNTABILITY Receiving Accuracy: Verify quantities, products, and condition against receiving documents; promptly document and report discrepancies. Processing Timeliness: Complete assigned receiving, return, staging, and putaway tasks within established timeframes, including processing returns within 24 hours of arrival. Inventory Integrity: Place materials in correct locations, complete assigned counts accurately, and communicate variances or damaged product before adjustments are made. Safety & Work Area Readiness: Follow required safety and equipment procedures and maintain clean, organized, and accessible receiving and storage areas. Communication & Team Support: Provide timely status updates and escalate shortages, damage, delays, and priority material needs to the Receiving Supervisor and affected teams. PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT Regularly required to stand, walk, bend, reach, and move throughout the facility and yard for extended periods. Must possess the manual dexterity necessary to handle materials, operate equipment, and perform receivingrelated tasks. Ability to lift, carry, push, and/or move up to 80 pounds. Requires close vision, distance vision, and depth perception to safely perform job duties and operate equipment. Work is performed in both indoor and outdoor environments with exposure to varying weather conditions, temperature fluctuations, and moderate noise levels. Regular exposure to moving equipment, vehicle traffic, and material handling operations. May be required to work at elevated heights or in elevated work areas when necessary. Must be able to safely navigate uneven surfaces, storage areas, and active work zo…