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GENERAL LABOR
We’re looking to grow our team in the area of General Labor. General Labor is directed by the Shift Supervisor and is responsible for providing assistance throughout the warehouse, including clean up, assisting pullers, and assisting packagers. If you are passionate about making a difference and seeking a role in a growing company where you can grow and develop, please apply!
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Perform clean-up duties throughout warehouse and yard
- Keep area clear of any safety hazards
- Assist with banding and paper wrapping units as needed
- Assist with pulling orders as needed
- Assist on sort chain as needed
- Any other duties assigned by Supervisor
- Adhere to all safety procedures in operations
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and ABILITIES
- Communication proficiency
- Teamwork orientation
REQUISITE EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE/MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- General working knowledge of processes in warehouse
- Ability to work as part of a team and stay on task independently
- All required safety protection worn
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:(approx. time spent annually)
- Programming and industry-specific software management (25%)
- Monitoring and maintaining computer systems and networks (20%)
- Providing technical support across the company: (20%)
- Understanding the issue and its cause;
- solving the problem; and
- explaining the problem to the team member
- Installing and configuring computer hardware, software, systems, networks, printers, and scanners (10%)
- Responding in a timely manner to service issues and requests (10%)
- Troubleshooting systems and applications (10%):
- Running diagnostics on malfunctioning hardware or software; and
- finding solutions for any issue and implementing it
- Providing regular maintenance to existing hardware and computer systems (5%)
- This is a highly relational position requiring regular cross-departmental collaboration
- Coordinating/interfacing with software vendors and outside IT support to provide user support for network and various supported programs
- Setting up domain and Office 365 accounts for new users
- Working with team members to develop and improve technical tools and programs, such as tablets, scanners, electronic document retention
- Report writing using Excel power query and SSRS (sequel server reporting services)
- Programming and development of tracking/reporting tools to interface with Excel, TallyWorks inventory program, Great Plains accounting program, PLC, and SharePoint
- Develop and train users on best practices related to information technology tools, as applicable to Elk Creek
- Repairing and replacing equipment as necessary
- Any other duties assigned by Leader
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field; or equivalent work experience required
- Expert in SQL databases, queries and Excel
- Experience in navigating & updating networks, active directory, VPN, remote desktop environment using industry best practices
- A technical, logical thought process
- Demonstrated problem-solving and critical thinking skills
- Excellent time management and ability to meet deadlines
- An ability to prioritize and delegate
- A keen eye for detail
- Effective written and oral communication skills
- Strong organizational and analytical skills
- Ability to work in a collaborative team environment, as well as independently
- Strong initiative and desire to learn
- Company vision and cultural alignment
- Ability to remain flexible; open to shifting, changing, and evolving with company needs
- Knowledge of Office 365, SharePoint administration, and PowerShell preferred
- Previous lumber knowledge helpful
OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Input sales orders into computer and process paperwork
- Input purchase orders into computer and process paperwork
- Keep files at station to track order movement
- Act as liaison between customer/vendor and salesperson when salesperson is unavailable (email or phone), providing support with taking information, giving answers, diffusing tense situation, etc.
- Email or call customers/vendors with order status, questions, needed information or problem solving
- Manage orders ready by calling customers and track what has/has not been picked up
- Call mills weekly for order status on special purchase orders
- Track order status, what is due and what is late, working with Production
- Ensure yard has all orders by checking the “no” list
- Process all credits/claims for assigned salespeople and manage offsite stock
- Provide salesperson with information obtained by tracking orders or from customers, updating them with necessary information
- Any other duties assigned by Supervisor
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and ABILITIES
- Technical Capacity
- Thoroughness
- Collaboration Skills
- Communication Proficiency
- Flexibility
REQUISITE EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE/MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Ability to multi task in fast paced environment
- Excellent communication skills
- Detail oriented
- Typing and ten key skills
- Excellent basic math skills
- Previous lumber knowledge helpful
- Ability to work in a team environment
- Proficiency with Windows and Microsoft programs
- Specifically Excel, Outlook, OneNote and internet browsers
Key Responsibilities
- Support accounts payable activities to ensure accuracy and timeliness of processed payables
- Support accounts receivable activities
- Support inventory accounting activities
- Assist Controller with month-end closing processes
- Assist in creating SOPs for various accounting processes
- Assist with the collection of pertinent information and prepare documentation for third party audits
- Assist with the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements
- Assist with personal property taxes and processes
- Assist with accounting for fixed assets projects, additions, and disposals
- Prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations
- Generate weekly and monthly reports for taxes, bank, and sales
- Perform filing and copying as needed
- Manage petty cash
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Technical Capacity
- Ethical Conduct
- Communication Proficiency
- Personal Effectiveness/ Credibility
- Teamwork Orientation
- Flexibility
- Accuracy
Requisite Education and Experience/Minimum Qualifications
- High School Diploma or equivalent required
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or another related field highly preferred
- 3+ years’ experience in accounting required
- Proficient in Word and Excel
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- Strong organizational and analytical skills
- High attention to detail
- Ability to meet deadlines
- Ability to work in a collaborative team environment, as well as independently
- Show initiative with strong desire to learn
- Company vision and cultural alignment
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Oversee the accuracy and timeliness of daily accounting activities, invoicing and accounts payable, inventory, payroll, state and local taxes and insurance
- Manage all external audits
- Manage month end close
- Preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements
- Financial statement analysis
- Review daily check-run
- Add new customers and vendors within software system
- Manage personal property taxes and processes
- Manage the accounting for Fixed Assets projects, additions, and disposals
- Interface with parent company, auditors and insurance companies
- Work with human resources in areas of compliance and employee benefits and backup payroll
- Maintain internal controls, improve processes and procedures
- Prepare annual financial plan; reviewed quarterly
- Prepare and send packet for quarterly reporting to board members
- Manage multi-state tax compliance
- Manage, train, and develop accounting staff
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and ABILITIES
- Financial Management
- Technical Capacity
- Performance Management
- Ethical Conduct
- Communication Proficiency
- Personal Effectiveness/ Credibility
- Teamwork Orientation
REQUISITE EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE/MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, CPA preferred
- 7+ years progressive accounting experience
- 3+ years as Controller
- Strong Excel skills
- Effective leadership skills, modeling a collaborative mindset
- Ability to build teamwork and relationship with team members, operations, and executives
- Excellent communication skills; ability to express ideas clearly in both written and oral communications
Revised November 2018
- Strong organizational and analytical skills
- High attention to detail
- Ability to work in a collaborative team environment, as well as on their own
- Show initiative with strong desire to learn
- Company vision and cultural alignment
- Lumber and/or manufacturing background preferred
WORK ENVIRONMENT This job operates in a comfortable office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. 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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. This is largely a sedentary role; however, some filing is required. This would require the ability to lift files, open filing cabinets and bend or stand as necessary. ADDITIONAL DUTIES Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities my change at any time due to business needs. REPORTS TO This role is accountable to the President and Vice President. COMPENSATION This is a salary; exempt position.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Review current dispatches and prepare for current day’s shipments
- Create shipping folders
- Greet truck drivers as they arrive, process paperwork quickly and accurately, and confirm loads are correct
- Communicate with trucking companies as needed
- Process all pulled orders from the Production Manager, ensuring that tags pulled are the correct quantity and type
- Communicate with outside shipping team and Pullers to ensure that trucks are handled in a timely manner
- Provide outside shipping team and Pullers with correct information and paperwork to properly load trucks
- Create BOLs when trucks are finished loading, ensuring that quantities, packages and wraps/tarps are correct
- Tally inventory tags (manually enter inventory information from inventory tags into software)
- Complete resaw and remanufacturing reports (accurately record all manipulations to lumber within software)
- Create physical tags for the accurate tagging and tracking of inventory
- Research and correct any missing or incorrect inventory information
- Assist in sort chain reports as necessary
- Any other duties assigned by Leader
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and ABILITIES
- Communication Proficiency
- Teamwork Orientation
- Time Management
- Technical Capacity
- Organizational Skills
- Thoroughness
REQUISITE EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE/MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- High attention to detail while multi-tasking
- General knowledge of basic math
- General understanding of inventory functions
- Ability to read and understand sales, purchase orders, and bills of lading
- Ability to work as part of a team and stay on task independently
- Excellent listening and communication skills
- Experience in lumber industry or manufacturing preferred
- Proficiency with Windows and Microsoft programs
- Specifically Excel, Outlook, OneNote and internet browsers
- Ability to use 10-key and type a minimum of 45WPM
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Receive and review orders from Supervisor
- Confirm that stock received from puller matches the order specifications
- Pull lumber via forklift in preparation to resaw (at times)
- Operate saw according to exact order specification with a high degree of personal responsibility
- Report any issues with saw to Supervisor
- Complete the Resaw report with detailed information (paperwork)
- Wrap finished order
- Adhere to all safety procedures while operating
- Any other duties assigned by Supervisor
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and ABILITIES
- Communication proficiency
- Teamwork Orientation
- Time Management
- Performance Management
- Results Driven
- Personal Responsibility
REQUISITE EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE/MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Detail oriented
- Efficient with reading a tape measure
- Efficient in mathematical addition, subtraction, and fractions
- Knowledge of lumber and specifications
- Ability to work as part of a team and stay on task independently
- Efficient and certified in forklift operation
- Solid understanding in saw machinery and safety
- All required safety protection worn
WORK ENVIRONMENT While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to outdoor warehouse elements that can include inclement weather and heat. The employee is frequently exposed to fumes or dust, moving mechanical parts and vibration. The employee is frequently exposed to loud noise levels. 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.
- This position lifts objects, walks and stands for long periods of time and occasionally performs strenuous physical labor. The employee lifts, pushes, pulls or carries objects on average 40 lbs.; uses abdominal and lower back muscles to provide support over time without fatigue. This position requires some bending and stooping.
- Continuous mental and/or visual attention
ADDITIONAL DUTIES Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities my change at any time due to business needs. REPORTS TO This role is accountable to the Day Shift Supervisor. COMPENSATION This is an hourly; non-exempt position.