Receiving Clerk / Material handler

Description

Aivston Lumber, now Kirchner Building Centers, is hiring a Receiving Clerk / Material Handler to join our team! Kirchner Building Centers is a family owned and operated business serving East Central Illinois, Western Illinois, Southern Indiana and Northern Kentucky. The company was founded in 1906 and continues to grow with each generation. 

The Receiving Clerk / Material Handler is responsible for ensuring that each customer receives prompt and courteous service while exemplifying company culture, accountability and maintaining a safety-first mind set. Receiving Clerks are responsible for properly storing products, maintaining equipment and a clean work environment, and participating in delivery operations.

Benefits Offered for Full Time Employees

• 401(k) with Company Match
• Health Insurance (HRA and HSA offered as well)
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Supplemental Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Discount

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:

• Receive and inspect incoming shipments for accuracy and quality
• Organize and store materials in designated warehouse locations
• Utilize forklifts and other equipment for efficient handling of materials
• Notify Store Manager / Yard Foreman of low inventory levels
• Maintain clean and organized environment in lumberyard and storage buildings
• Constantly check materials for quality standards; no damaged product to leave lumberyard and no damaged product received into yard 
• Maintain inventory records and assist with inventory management tasks
• Provide exceptional customer service, addressing any concerns or issues that may arise
• Build relationships with customers, vendors and team members
• Properly stage, package and load materials for deliveries when needed
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure that all operations are running smoothly
• Responsible for proper paperwork received for all deliveries of incoming inventory and inter-yard 

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in related field
• Knowledge of building materials, applications, related equipment, and construction industry is preferred, but not required
• Ability to effectively and professionally communicate with customers, vendors and team members
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Knowledge of safety regulations and procedures
• Ability to safely operate forklifts and other yard equipment
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple tasks simultaneously

Physical Demands and Work Environment 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.

• Individual must be able to lift and/or up to 100 lbs. safely
• Must be able to stand, walk, bend for the duration of each shift
• Ability to work in all weather conditions
• Full time schedule includes a rotation of hours on Saturday’s
• Limited overtime based on business needs
• Working Hours: 7:00am – 5:00pm (hours may vary by location / season; Saturday hours differ)