POSITION SUMMARY

This position will be expected to perform administrative responsibilities, to support the Maintenance Department and Parts & Warehouse areas of the Company. This position processes orders, accepts deliveries, and keeps the warehouse organized, which includes physically moving product around the warehouse space to properly maintaining all shipping and receiving records, which will demand high attention to detail and the use of independent judgment, within policy and/or procedural guidelines. This position will report to the Purchasing Manager and will provide support to additional maintenance staff as needed. This position will assist with acquiring specific parts/equipment/tools, services and supplies as needed for daily/weekly maintenance for the mill.

JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Complies with all company and department safety, quality, productivity, and security procedures.
• Receives routine purchase orders and stock shelves with parts and equipment.
• Manages inventory using software such as MS Excel and MS Outlook
• Ensures all shipping/receiving documentation and related reports are up to date.
• Accurately fill and/or ship orders in a timely manner.
• Assist personnel with problems they have with any parts or supplies.
• Ship parts out for repair; maintain efficient repair records.
• Run and proof reorder reports.
• Unload freight trucks by safely operating warehouse equipment, including forklifts and pallet jacks.
• Requisition parts that are not stock items
• Maintain fire extinguishers.
• Keep the warehouse in safe operating condition.
• Keep unauthorized personnel out of warehouse.
• Maintain good housekeeping.
• Operating handling equipment according to industrial safety regulations
• Updating stock inventory after each item is retrieved.
• Managing stock control, including item replenishment and storage
• Organize the warehouse in such a manner to facilitate easy verification and movement of stock.
• Once trained, timely booking in of all raw materials and in-coming goods.
• Maintain good housekeeping.
• Ensure daily / monthly KPI's are met.
• Health & Safety Awareness
• Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor or plant superintendent.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS:

• Exhibits strong communication skills, essential for working with other employees and with customers.

• Must be able to think "outside the box" and collect and utilize data in decision making.

• Strong problem solving and troubleshooting skills.

• Must be capable of managing time effectively and multi-tasking as necessary.

• Good organizational and planning skills.

• Excellent attention to detail.

• Operate in a safe manner in accordance with work safe rules, regulations, and policies.

• Demonstrates the alertness and physician dexterity required to operate heavy machinery.

• Utilize knowledge and skills to recognize opportunities for improvement and savings.

• Support and explore innovative ideas that further the organization's strategic plan.

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment for long hours.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

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

• Position is associated with pushing, pulling, twisting, climbing, reaching, stretching, and working in tight positions.
• The employee is frequently required to lift 10 to 50 pounds and occasionally required to lift over 50 pounds. The employee is frequently required to carry up to 25 pounds and occasionally required to carry over 50 pounds.
• Inside Conditions: Extremes of heat (100+ seasonal), humidity, working in tight areas, and noise (from production machinery).
• This position warrants continuous walking, twisting, bending, stooping, and lifting of up to 50 lbs.
• Must be able to work in an environment that is dusty, dirty, oily, noisy, hot, and humid.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

• High School diploma or GED required.
• 2-5 years' warehouse experience, manufacturing experience preferred.
• Knowledge of lumber manufacturing processes and equipment

**Bienville Lumber is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.