Operations Lead

US LBM is one of the leading and fastest growing distributors of specialty building materials in the United States, with a team of over 15,000 employees located throughout the country. Since our founding in 2009, we have acquired over 70 companies and have expanded to more than 500 locations serving 37 states. US LBM is a progressive organization that promotes a unique culture that focuses on the value of its customers and associates. Developing our people is critical to our strategy and fostering our culture of empowerment.

As a people-first company, passionate ab out 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.

Pay Range: $23/hr-$28/hr

Position Overview

The Operations Lead assists management by directing the daily work activities of associates in an assigned area as they receive, stock, pull, load, and deliver merchandise. The Operations Lead will also perform the duties listed above.

Essential Job Duties

• Unload or oversee the unloading and storage of incoming merchandise. Ensure that the merchandise received matches orders.
• May schedule and dispatch customer deliveries to job sites.
• Provide customer service for retail, contractor, or professional builder customers.
• Evaluate returned merchandise for proper disposition (resale, salvage, etc.).
• Direct and train personnel in assigned work area which may include, Yard/Warehouse Workers, Forklift Operators and Truck Drivers.
• Maintain a clean yard environment including warehouses, fences, and open areas.
• Organize yard lay out according to merchandise needs. May complete requisition for replacement of stock merchandise.
• Complete required inspections and forms. Ensures maintenance is performed.
• Oversee cut lumber and notifies supervisor so that inventory may be adjusted. Train associates; plan, assign, and direct work; address complaints and resolves problems.
• Maintain accurate inventory counts.
• Assume the duties and responsibilities of Forklift Operator as needed.
• Assume the duties and responsibilities of Truck Driver as needed.
• Attend and participates in all company-sponsored training programs as required .
• Direct work activities for 1-5 Associates in a small yard, 5-15 in a medium yard and 15 or more in large yard.
• Ensure compliance with operational safety and security policies and procedures.
• Comply with Company's attendance policy by maintaining regular and predictable attendance.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Management.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Minimum education required - High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
• Minimum experience required - 1+ years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Special skills required - Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations. Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs. Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving concrete variables in standardized situations. Good interpersonal, communication and Customer Service skills. Knowledge of building materials products and lumber required . Previous supervisory experience in a lumberyard is des irable.
• Physical demands include standing and walking for extended periods of time, exposure to extreme temperatures, bending or stooping, regularly lifting up to 25 pounds and frequently up to 100 pounds or more.

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.