Outdoor Warehouse Person - Full Time

Join Our Dynamic Distribution Team

Overview

Parksite and Atlantic plywood, a 100% employee-owned company, is seeking motivated and detail-oriented Warehouse Associates to join our growing distribution operations. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals who thrive in a fast-paced environment and want to build a career in the wholesale building materials industry. Whether you're an experienced warehouse professional or new to the field, we offer comprehensive training, competitive benefits, and real opportunities for advancement.

Why Join Our Team?

Build Your Career in a Thriving Industry

Work with industry-leading building materials and products

Gain valuable skills in warehouse operations, inventory management, and logistics

Opportunity to operate multiple types of forklifts and advanced warehouse technology

Employee ownership through our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Comprehensive Benefits Package

401(k) Program to secure your financial future

Company-Paid Life Insurance

Health, Dental, Vision, and Flexible Spending Insurance Plans

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Positive Work Environment with supportive team members

Bonus Incentives for employee referrals

Professional Development

Comprehensive forklift training and certification

Training on state-of-the-art voice-picking systems

Warehouse Management System (WMS) experience with Infor/CSD platforms

Safety training and OSHA compliance education

What You'll Do

As a Warehouse Associate, you'll play a critical role in our daily operations, ensuring products are received, stored, and distributed efficiently and safely. This is a non-exempt, hourly position eligible for overtime in accordance with applicable law.

Shipping & Order Fulfillment

Use voice-picking technology to accurately pick, pack, and prepare customer orders

Assemble and verify orders for accuracy and quality before shipment

Load outbound shipments and process orders using the Infor/CSD/WMS platform

Receiving & Inventory Control

Unload and inspect inbound merchandise for accuracy and quality

Check in products against purchase orders and apply SKU labels

Move, sort, and store materials in designated locations for efficient retrieval

Forklift & Equipment Operation

Safely operate sit-down forklifts, reach trucks, and cherry pickers after successful completion of company-provided training and OSHA-required certification

Transport, stack, and store pallets following all safety guidelines

Inventory Management

Assist with physical inventory and scheduled cycle counts

Identify and report inventory discrepancies

Maintain organized storage areas to support operational efficiency

Safety & Housekeeping

Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment

Wear required PPE including steel-toed boots, safety glasses, and gloves

Follow all safety policies and report hazards or equipment issues immediately

Work safely in indoor, outdoor, hot, and cold environments

General Responsibilities

Follow company policies and supervisor instructions

Collaborate with team members to meet productivity goals

Perform additional duties as assigned

Maintain a positive, customer-focused attitude

What You Bring

Required Qualifications:

Education & Experience

High school diploma or GED preferred

Minimum 3 months of warehouse experience or equivalent training/education

Training provided for candidates new to warehousing

Skills & Abilities

Basic English reading and writing skills sufficient to understand safety instructions, labels, and operating procedures. Basic math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division)

Strong organizational skills with attention to detail

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Dependable, punctual, and safety-focused

Physical Requirements

Ability to regularly lift up to 50 lbs. and occasionally up to 90 lbs.

Ability to stand, walk, bend, and reach for extended periods

Comfortable working in indoor/outdoor environments, including hot and cold conditions

Ability to safely operate warehouse equipment and machinery

The physical requirements represent the essential functions of the role. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions, in accordance with applicable law.

Pre-Employment Requirements

Ability to pass pre-employment physical, drug screen, and background check

Authorization to work in the United States

Preferred Qualifications:

The following is a plus but not required - we're willing to train motivated candidates!

Forklift operation experience (sit-down, cherry picker, reach truck)

Voice-picking system experience

Lumber or building product industry experience

Receiving and shipping experience

Inventory control experience

WMS (Warehouse Management System) familiarity

Previous experience in a distribution or warehouse environment

Work Environment

This position is in a warehouse distribution center with the following conditions:

Physical Demands & Work Environment

Frequent use of hands and feet for grasping, lifting, securing loads, and operating equipment controls

Regular lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling up to 50 lbs.; occasional lifting up to 90 lbs.

Frequent pushing and pulling of truck side-curtain walls and use of winches and ratchet straps for load securement

Extended periods of standing and walking during scheduled shifts. Frequent bending, twisting, reaching, gripping, and handling materials such as pallets, panels, lumber, straps, and tools

Occasional climbing, squatting, and kneeling to complete assigned tasks

Extended operation of forklifts, including frequent mounting and dismounting during picking, staging, and loading

Ability to work at varying heights when placing or retrieving product from racking

Maintain balance, depth perception, and spatial awareness while operating forklifts in tight aisles and around moving equipment

Exposure to bright lights, loud noise, dust, fumes, and varying temperatures, including hot and cold environments

Schedule

Full-time position

Day shift schedule (typical warehouse hours)

Flexibility to work overtime during peak periods as needed

About Our CompaniesParksite

Parksite is a premier sales, marketing, and distribution company serving the building industry with a focus on both interior and exterior products. We supply top fabricators and building material dealers with category-leading products for residential, commercial, and remodeling markets. Our unique marketplace niche is education. We identify products with distinctive applications and educate architects, builders, and designers on their value. This approach has made us an industry leader with each product line we represent. We combine marketing expertise and industry knowledge to create demand for our supplier business partners. We help build brands.

Atlantic Plywood Corporation (APC)

Since 1974, Atlantic Plywood Corporation has delivered the highest quality and best value to our customers. This philosophy has helped us grow into a regional industry leader, distributing a wide range of quality hardwood plywood and panel products throughout the Eastern United States. Our many satisfied customers know that Atlantic Plywood offers not only dependable products and services but also a convenient, cost-effective partnership that helps their business grow.

Career Growth Opportunities

Lead Warehouse Associate - mentor new team members and coordinate daily operations

Inventory Control Specialist - focus on accuracy and efficiency improvements

Warehouse Supervisor - manage teams and operations

Shipping/Receiving Coordinator - oversee logistics and transportation

Forklift Trainer - become certified to train other operators

Logistics & Operations Management - advance into leadership roles

CDL License - Potential to earn CDL License through company-sponsored training for qualified employees.

Ready to Build Your Future with Us?

Join a team where your hard work is recognized and rewarded. As a Warehouse Associate, you'll gain valuable skills, work with quality products, and become part of an employee-owned company that invests in your success. We are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building diverse and inclusive teams.

Monday - Friday 4:00PM - Until the work is finished.

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