Are you looking for a career at a family-owned company that has been a leader in the building material business for over 120 years? Gray Lumber Company has built a team of professionals that provide quality materials and exceptional service throughout the Puget Sound region.

We reward our employees with generous benefits, all with the intention of allowing our team members to excel and grow with our company by utilizing their talents. If you’re looking for a company that you would like to retire with, look no further!

Open Positions

Material Handler

 SCHEDULE:           

• 40 hours per week

• Monday – Friday

• Day shift

• Some Saturdays

• Occasional overtime

 WAGES:                   

• $23 - $30 per hour depending on qualifications and experience

• In addition to the base wage listed, employees are also eligible to earn an additional monthly performance incentive subject to changes in plan design and in accordance with applicable law.

 FULL BENEFITS:        

• 11% employer paid 401(k) contribution

• 2 Medical plan options

• Dental and Vision insurance

• Paid vacation

• 6 paid holidays/time off

• Tuition reimbursement

• Clothing allowance

• Employee discount

• Drug free workplace

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:          

• High school diploma or GED equivalent

• Must be able to understand and communicate safety and other work-related instructions

• Must be able to perform work in an outside operations environment with considerable physical exertion

• Must be able to perform duties in all weather conditions

• This is a safety sensitive position, and as such, applicants are subject to pre-employment drug testing to include screening for marijuana

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Dimension lumber, panels, and other building material product knowledge

• Forklift operating experience

• Knowledge of receiving and inventory control practices and procedures

• Knowledge of equipment capabilities, load capacities, and height and length restrictions

RESPONSIBILITIES:        

• Safely and accurately load lumber and building materials onto customer vehicles

• Correctly read pick tickets and invoices in order to fill customer orders accurately

• Safely unload lumber and building materials from incoming delivery trucks

• Receive delivered inventory by inspecting both products and paperwork for accuracy

• Put inventory away promptly and accurately

• Complete forklift safety inspections

• Assists in inventory and cycle counts

• Assists with material returns

• Responsible for daily activities of a building materials facility

• Typically performs, but is not limited to, one or more operations-related functions (receiving, storing, and shipping/building of loads)

• Operates forklift and may operate machinery, as required

• Ensures yard and warehouse are maintained to meet housekeeping and safety guidelines

• Other duties as assigned

SKILLS:                   

• Ability to consistently provide a high-level of customer service

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

• Perform job duties with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail

• Strong organizational skills

• Ability to respond quickly and adapt to changing situations