Warehouse & Inventory Specialist

Job Details: Job Location: MCCT Muskogee - MUSKOGEE, OK 74401, Position Type: Full Time, Salary Range: $15.00 - $19.00 Hourly, Job Shift: 1st Shift, Job Category: Warehouse, Mill Creek Lumber & Supply Company has been serving the construction industry since 1934. Mill Creek Carpet & Tile, a member of the Mill Creek family of companies, is a leading provider of flooring and tile solutions.

We are seeking a dependable, organized, hands-on Warehouse & Inventory Specialist to manage the day-to-day operations of our warehouse. This is an independent, hands-on position responsible for receiving materials, maintaining accurate inventory, handling and staging products, and ensuring materials are organized and ready when needed.

Because this is a one-person warehouse operation, the ideal candidate will be comfortable taking ownership of the warehouse and working independently while coordinating closely with sales, operations, installers, vendors, and other team members.

Responsibilities

• Receive incoming shipments and verify materials against purchase orders, packing slips, and other documentation.
• Inspect incoming materials for accuracy, quantity, and visible damage and report discrepancies promptly.
• Unload, move, store, and organize flooring, tile, and other materials throughout the warehouse.
• Maintain accurate inventory records and ensure materials are properly received, labeled, stored, and accounted for.
• Perform routine inventory counts and assist with cycle counts and physical inventories.
• Research and resolve inventory discrepancies.
• Stage and prepare materials for customer orders, installations, transfers, and deliveries.
• Verify outgoing materials for accuracy before they leave the warehouse.
• Coordinate with sales, operations, installers, and other team members to ensure materials are available and ready when needed.
• Maintain an organized warehouse that allows materials to be located and retrieved efficiently.
• Safely operate forklifts, pallet jacks, hand trucks, and other material-handling equipment.
• Load and unload trucks and assist drivers, vendors, customers, and team members with material pickups and deliveries as needed.
• Monitor inventory levels and communicate potential shortages, damaged products, or other inventory concerns.
• Maintain accurate receiving, inventory, and material movement documentation.
• Help prevent product damage, inventory loss, and misplaced materials through proper storage and handling practices.
• Maintain warehouse equipment and report maintenance or repair needs.
• Keep the warehouse, receiving areas, and storage locations clean, orderly, and free of safety hazards.
• Follow all company safety procedures and proper material-handling practices.
• Take ownership of the daily organization and operation of the warehouse.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Previous warehouse, receiving, inventory, shipping, or material-handling experience preferred.
• Experience with inventory control and maintaining accurate inventory records strongly preferred.
• Forklift experience preferred; ability to obtain forklift certification if required.
• Comfortable working independently and managing daily priorities with limited supervision.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to accurately receive, count, label, locate, and track materials.
• Basic computer skills and ability to learn inventory and warehouse management systems.
• Strong communication skills and ability to coordinate effectively with sales, operations, installers, vendors, and customers.
• Ability to identify and resolve inventory discrepancies and receiving issues.
• Dependable, self-motivated, and able to take ownership of warehouse responsibilities.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adjust priorities as business needs change.
• Knowledge of warehouse safety practices and procedures.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to regularly lift, carry, push, pull, and move materials associated with flooring and tile products.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, reach, and perform physical warehouse duties throughout the workday.
• Ability to safely operate material-handling equipment.
• Ability to work in a warehouse environment with varying temperatures and conditions.

Benefits

• Competitive pay based on experience and qualifications
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans
• Retirement savings plan with company matching
• Paid time off and vacation
• Employee discount program
• Professional development opportunities and training programs
• Company-sponsored events and team-building activities
• Safe and supportive work environment
• Opportunities for growth and advancement within the Mill Creek family of companies

Mill Creek Lumber & Supply Company is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in the workplace. We actively encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply.