Lumber Warehouse Clerk

The Lumber Warehouse Clerk assists in receiving, organizing, shipping, stocking, loading, stickering/un-stickering and distributing lumber throughout the El Cajon campus.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Essential Functions Statement(s) 

• Assists with lumber receipts and deliveries, including measuring board footage to ensure accuracy of delivery
• Operates computer and hand-held scanners to complete movement and conversion transactions, cycle counts, and other inventory-control related duties
• Assists in keeping the lumber area organized, stocked, and inventoried
• Adequately creates, verifies, and maintains lumber tags.
• Assists in stickering, un-stickering, stacking, and palletizing lumber and wood parts.
• Conduct inventory cycle counts on lumber.
• Communicates with supervisors and production departments about material or logistical concerns
• Assists in kiln loading and unloading, and kiln operations procedures
• Prepares lumber for transfer to Tecate facility.
• Prepares lumber for shipment to outside companies when necessary
• Uses forklifts and pallet jacks to load and unloads trucks/containers, inventory movements, etc.
• Assists in creating and maintaining documentation of all processes within the area
• Assists in any and all other duties assigned.
• Performs data entry as necessary.
• Participates in the Warehouse team 5S activities and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Team Oriented – Ability to get along with others and to work well in a team environment.
• Customer Focus - Knows who internal customers are. Identifies opportunities that benefit the customer (internal and external). Establishes and maintains effective relationships. Delivers products that meet customer expectations.
• Results Oriented - Works as a productive and cooperative member of a cohesive group. Persists in accomplishing objectives despite obstacles and setbacks. Pushes self and helps others achieve results. Solution vs. problem oriented. Demonstrates ability to adjust when obstacles arise.
• Communicates Effectively - Communicates proactively and with purpose and professionally, in a concise and straightforward manner. Attentively listens to others. Communicates to those involved, especially if agreements cannot be kept.
• Accountability - Takes personal responsibility for decisions, behaviors, actions and failures, and commits to necessary corrective action. Able to admit limitations of knowledge, yet demonstrate a willingness to do what is needed to improve. Proactively seeks feedback without being defensive. Does what is right because it is the right thing to do. Leaves personal circumstances outside of work in order to remain engaged in the task at hand. Maintains a positive attitude despite adversity.
• Reliability - Demonstrates reliable and predictable attendance and punctuality.
• Technical Aptitude - Skill of achieving accurate counts in various product units.
• Mathematic Skills - Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Technical Aptitude - Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Education & Experience:  High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED). 3 – 5 years related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Certifications & Licenses: Ability to qualify to drive a company vehicle. Must have a valid driver’s license. Must have a clean driving record for company insurance coverage.

Other Requirements: Ability to climb and descend a ladder with materials and pulling, pushing, or lifting up to 45 lbs.