Yard/Warehouse Rep I

Company: Deering Lumber
Location: Biddeford
Posted on: February 9, 2026

Job Description:

Founded in 1866, Deering Lumber operates three locations in Maine, supplying building materials to customers across southern and coastal Maine and along the New Hampshire Seacoast. The Yard/Warehouse Rep I receives, stocks, ships, orders and counts inventory items. This is an entry level position that is responsible for the safe operation of a forklift in order to stock all lumber and building materials. Perform duties within the established work and safety procedures. What you will do : Operate safely. Participate in a positive work environment. Assist warehouse associates and direct supervisor in maintaining an organized work environment. May include, emptying trash receptacles, and keeping all bays and staging areas clean and organized. Receive incoming products, commodities, and materials. Provides Excellent Customer Service. Count and record receipt of materials. Stock all material received in appropriate bins or storage locations. Assist inventory control in counting and organizing warehouse materials. Comply with all company policies and guidelines. Operate forklift with foot and hand controls. May use forklift to build outgoing orders or to load completed orders onto delivery equipment. Operate facility equipment as necessary (e.g. bander, power tools, various hand tools). Monitor inventory as required by location management. Retain an awareness of the work environment critical to the task at hand to produce error free and damage free results. Participate in and complete assigned trainings. Other duties as assigned by Management. Required For All Jobs : Perform other duties as assigned. Comply with all policies and standards. Adheres to Company's commitment to workplace safety. Education Qualifications : High School Diploma or GED required. Experience Qualifications : Yard/warehouse experience required Building materials/construction experience required Forklift experience required Skills and Abilities : Ability to do basic math, read orders, write instructions and complete forms. Ability/willingness to learn to read a tape measure. Ability to effectively and professionally communicate with customers, other employees, and supervisors using verbal and written skills. Ability to deal constructively with conflict and recognize potential problems. Proficiency with or ability to learn current technologies (e.g. Smartphone, Inventory Control Systems, and other necessary business applications). Additional Potential Opportunities based on experience : Yard/Warehouse II Yard/Warehouse Lead Building Your Career With Benefits: The Usual. Medical, Dental and Vision (starting the 1st of the month after 30 days). The Good. 401(k) with company match.The Best. Paid Time Off and Closed Holidays. Even Better. Employee Discounts and Company Cookouts. How do we top that? We support your educational and career goals with our continuing education programs, paid training, and promoting from within. Build Your Future Today With Deering Lumber. Deering Lumber, a Division of US LBM Holdings, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, order of protection status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state, or local law.

Keywords: Deering Lumber, Portland , Yard/Warehouse Rep I, Logistics, Transportation & Drivers , Biddeford, Maine