Forklift/Warehouse Worker

Now Hiring a Forklift/Warehouse Worker!

Amerhart, Ltd. is one of the largest independently owned lumber and building materials distributors in the Midwest. Although our size provides ample opportunity for career advancement, we are most proud of our strong culture, long-term employee base, and legacy of serving and strengthening our communities since 1940.

At Amerhart, we go BEYOND THE ORDER to serve our customers. If you are up for the challenge and interested in joining a family-oriented organization with a strong legacy of success, apply today.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

Performance of Shipping and Receiving Functions

• Unload common carrier trucks and railroad cars and place merchandise in receiving section of the warehouse.
• Pick orders until the order is completely filled. Report any problems such as shortages or damaged material, etc. Inquire with sales when orders cannot be shipped as ordered and make changes as directed by sales. Operate a forklift in completing this task.
• Make additions or changes to original picking instructions from sales.
• Make notations on truck tickets of any order problems.
• Take tallies of material received by truck or rail and review invoices for accuracy (truck or rail). Pass accurate tallies on to the Operations Manager.
• Band, wrap or otherwise prepare material for shipping.
• Arrange orders on trucks according to safe weight distribution practices.

Performance of Miscellaneous Functions

• Fill orders for will-call customers.
• Perform routine maintenance work such as changing light bulbs, cleaning, gardening, etc.
• Complete daily OSHA recordkeeping requirements
• Check over the forklift prior to daily operation to avoid equipment problems and malfunctions in accordance with OSHA regulations.
• Back-up others in warehouse.
• Perform other work as assigned.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 12 hour shift
• 8 hour shift

Work Location: One location