Since 1947, John’s Lumber is proud to serve homeowners and builders throughout the area. We are family owned and operated.
We are currently seeking a friendly and outstanding sales person to be trained for future advancement to one of our three sales teams (Outside Sales, Inside Sales, or Contractor Sales).
The ideal candidate will have effective communication skills, strong organizational skills, and the drive to succeed in becoming an accomplished member of our sales team.
Duties include:
- Daily interaction with customers
- Entering and processing customer orders and quotes
- Determining customer needs and recommending appropriate products
- Present and explain products to customers in a professional and knowledgeable manner
- Providing estimates
- Plan and prioritize work to ensure commitments and deadlines are met
Minimum Qualifications:
- Basic construction knowledge
- Fundamental computer skills
- Effective written and verbal communication skills
Must understand the urgency and importance of following up.
We offer a full benefits package and hourly pay plus commission.
If you are interested in this position and meet the requirements, please send your resume to Jobs@johnslumber.com
John’s Lumber is an established and family owned company currently seeking an experienced delivery driver for our Clinton Township location. This position does require heavy lifting and driving a 24′, manual transmission box van. Typical deliveries include large windows and cabinets.
Some key responsibilities include:
- Accurately gather, prepare and hand load materials for delivery
- Organizing and properly securing loads
- Attain yard supervisor inspection and approval of load integrity and material count
- Complete timely and safe delivery of materials
- Off-loading materials, by hand
- Complete all necessary paperwork
- Provide satisfactory service to customers
- Attend yard/store meetings and training
- Participate in inventory cycle counts
Required Education:
- High School diploma or equivalent
- Ability to successfully complete all company training and certification requirements pertaining to equipment use, including obtaining forklift certification
- Ability to meet driver eligibility guidelines
- Safely operate the type of commercial motor vehicle required for delivering materials, by reason of training, experience or both
- Ability to successfully maintain Commercial Driver’s License with endorsement appropriate for equipment (Chauffeur License)
- Must be at least 18 years of age
Physical requirements:
- Frequently lift and/or move up to 80 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds
- Frequently required to sit and use hands to grasp, finger, handle or feel objects tools or controls
- Frequently required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; push/pull; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk and hear
Must pass pre-employment drug test and physical.
We offer an excellent benefit package, which includes 401k, profit sharing, vacation, health insurance, life and short term disability.
John’s Lumber is an established and family owned company currently seeking an experienced Load Builder for our Shelby Township location. This position does require heavy lifting. The hours will be 12-3.
Some key responsibilities include:
- Accurately gather, prepare and hand load materials for delivery
- Organizing and properly securing loads
- Attain yard supervisor inspection and approval of load integrity and material count
- Complete timely and safe delivery of materials
- Off-loading materials, by hand
- Complete all necessary paperwork
- Provide satisfactory service to customers
- Attend yard/store meetings and training
- Participate in inventory cycle counts
Required Education:
- High School diploma or equivalent
- Ability to successfully complete all company training and certification requirements pertaining to equipment use, including obtaining forklift certification
- Ability to meet driver eligibility guidelines
- Safely operate the type of commercial motor vehicle required for delivering materials, by reason of training, experience or both
Physical requirements:
- Frequently lift and/or move up to 80 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds
- Frequently required to sit and use hands to grasp, finger, handle or feel objects tools or controls
- Frequently required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; push/pull; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk and hear
Must pass pre-employment drug test and physical.
We offer an excellent benefit package, which includes 401k, profit sharing, vacation, health insurance, life and short term disability.
John’s Lumber is an established and family owned company currently seeking an experienced Load Builder for our Clinton & Shelby Township locations. This position does require heavy lifting.
Some key responsibilities include:
- Accurately gather, prepare and hand load materials for delivery
- Organizing and properly securing loads
- Attain yard supervisor inspection and approval of load integrity and material count
- Complete timely and safe delivery of materials
- Off-loading materials, by hand
- Complete all necessary paperwork
- Provide satisfactory service to customers
- Attend yard/store meetings and training
- Participate in inventory cycle counts
Required Education:
- High School diploma or equivalent
- Ability to successfully complete all company training and certification requirements pertaining to equipment use, including obtaining forklift certification
- Ability to meet driver eligibility guidelines
- Safely operate the type of commercial motor vehicle required for delivering materials, by reason of training, experience or both
Physical requirements:
- Frequently lift and/or move up to 80 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds
- Frequently required to sit and use hands to grasp, finger, handle or feel objects tools or controls
- Frequently required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; push/pull; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk and hear
Must pass pre-employment drug test and physical.
We offer an excellent benefit package, which includes 401k, profit sharing, vacation, health insurance, life and short term disability.
John’s Lumber is an established and family owned company currently seeking an experienced delivery driver for our Clinton Township location. This position does require heavy lifting and driving a 24′, manual transmission box van. Typical deliveries include large windows and cabinets.
John’s Lumber is an established and family owned company currently seeking Yard Associates for our Clinton & Shelby Township locations. This is a customer service position that requires waiting on customers that have purchased yard materials. This position does require heavy lifting.
Some key responsibilities include:
- Greet and assist customers in a professional manner
- Load materials into customer vehicles
- Ensure the selected materials match those being purchased
- Safely operate equipment required to complete tasks (forklift, saws, banding)
- Assist with load building and preparation for deliveries, as needed
- Assist with unloading and restocking lumber, as needed
- Participate in inventory counts
- Maintain a clean, safe and hazard free working area in the warehouse and yard
Required Education:
- High School diploma or equivalent
- Ability to successfully complete all company training and certification requirements pertaining to equipment use, including obtaining forklift certification
- Must be at least 18 years of age
Physical requirements:
- Frequently lift and/or move up to 80 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds
- Frequently required to sit and use hands to grasp, finger, handle or feel objects tools or controls
- Frequently required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; push/pull; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk and hear
Must pass pre-employment drug test and physical.
We offer an excellent benefit package, which includes 401k, profit sharing, vacation, health insurance, life and short term disability.
John’s Lumber is an established family-owned company looking for an Accounts Receivable Clerk. This position shares the responsibilities in the collection efforts of Accounts Receivable. Strong communication with our customers, sales staff, and management are also an integral part of this position.
Some key responsibilities include:
• Maintains a line of communication with our customers, using various means, to collect and ensure timely payment
• Review customers balances to ensure low risk of write offs
• Maintains least amount of collection days possible
• Processes proper documentation for Notice of furnishings, liens, discharges, and waivers.
• Monitors account activity on aging report and determines actions necessary for delinquent accounts
• Works closely with sales department to determine collectability of accounts
• Inputs information for new customers and jobs
• Processes customer payments and reconciles daily activity
• Ensures concentrated efforts into delinquent accounts before working with collection agency or attorney for collection
• Interpret and apply company policies and procedures and recommend changes as appropriate
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships at all levels of the organization
Qualifications:
• 1-3 years of experience with collections, accounts receivable and preferably credit
• Effective phone skills and professional etiquette required
• Professional and persuasive communication and negotiation skills
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills to manage delinquent accounts
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel. ERP system knowledge a plus
• Demonstrated success in a similar role
• Positive attitude, especially in a stressful situation
We offer a competitive full benefits package.
Job type: Full time.
John’s Lumber is an established family-owned company looking for a Housekeeping Technician to maintain the showrooms and office areas at two retail locations. this position is Monday-Friday 6:00am – 10:00am. This role will alternate between the Clinton and Shelby Twp locations every other day.
Some key responsibilities include:
• Ensure the spaces are sanitized and prepared for the day
• Sweep and mop floors and vacuum carpets
• Wash and sanitize toilets, sinks, and restock supplies (e.g. soap, paper towels, toilet paper)
• Wipe mirrors and windows, including those in showrooms
• Wipe counter tops, microwaves, etc. in each lunch room.
• Other cleaning duties as assigned by manager
Qualifications:
• Experienced as housekeeper, janitor, or similar role.
• Knowledge of safely using cleaning chemicals and equipment
• Knowledge of safe disposals of chemical liquids and other hazardous components
• Attention to detail and conscientiousness
• Reliable transportation required
This position is responsible for processing special order and stock inventory purchases. Additionally, some inventory control responsibilities will be assigned to this position.
Primary Job Responsibilities:
- Order, acknowledge and process receipt of all special order and select stock inventory items
- Monitor inventory levels, pricing and margins to maximize profitability and meet our customer’s needs.
- Work closely with sales team to be sure that proper inventory levels are maintained and to confirm the need to add new products
- Establish and maintain sound relationships with vendors to ensure prompt and accurate shipments and evaluate new vendors and products
- Interact with A/R to address vendor payments issues
- Follow up on all credits for returned or damaged inventory
Additional Job Responsibilities:
- Process transfer orders between stores
- Process inventory changes
- Participate in inventory cycle counts
- Commit to continued learning and training on procedures
Required Experience and/or Education:
- Prior retail experience as a purchaser, salesperson or inventory controller in a high volume order environment preferred
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Characteristics: Honest, friendly, motivated, organized, sense of urgency, good work ethic, focus and ability to multi-task
- Strong written and verbal communication skills a must
- Data processing software required
- Preferred software experience – Eagle, Excel and Word
Physical Requirements:
- Working Environment – ranging from office desk work to physical counting activities
- Movement between yard and store
- Manual dexterity
FLSA Status – Non-exempt (full time)
Reports to – Purchasing Manager
