Material Handler

Boise Cascade; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Boise Cascade, a leader in the production of engineered wood products, is looking for a Material Handler in Birmingham. This role involves daily distribution yard activities, ensuring safety and compliance with OSHA regulations. Ideal candidates will possess strong communication skills and physical endurance in a warehouse environment.

Benefits

Medical + Dental + Vision

Flexible Spending Accounts + HRA

401(k) Retirement Savings

Annual Incentives

Paid Time Off (20/yr) and holidays (10/yr)

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED, or two years equivalent work experience.
• Ability to understand and communicate safety instructions.
• General warehouse experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform distribution yard activities including receiving, storing, and shipping.
• Operate forklift and ensure load matches order.
• Maintain good housekeeping and follow safety programs.

Skills

Communication

Safety awareness

Mathematical calculations

Education

HS Diploma or GED

2 years equivalent work experience

Tools

Forklift

Job description

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This position is eligible for incremental pay increases as your progress in your first year! Boise Cascade Company has been in the business of manufacturing wood products and distributing building materials for over half a century. We are one of the largest producers of engineered wood products and plywood in North America and a leading U.S. wholesale distributor of building materials. Because our business is built on relationships, our associates are critical to our success. We are committed to investing in them and that is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to have a positive impact on all areas on your life – from health and well-being, career, and community, to financial security and personal safety, with many benefits beginning on your first day of employment. Please review the responsibilities and needed qualifications below and apply today!

Boise Cascade has an exciting opening for a Material Handler! Please review the responsibilities and needed qualifications below and apply today!

Responsibilities

The Material Handler performs daily distribution yard activities for a facility. Perform distribution-related functions (receiving, storing, and shipping/building of loads). Operate forklift. Ensure load matches order prior to vehicle exiting yard. Perform customer service activities. Material Handlers have broad in-depth knowledge of building material products and warehouse operations. Possess alertness and adaptation to warehouse routines. Understand and apply fundamental mathematical calculations (addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division). Maintain good housekeeping in work area. Follow safety programs and ensure compliance of OSHA regulation. Material Handlers demonstrate strong commitment to safety, quality, environmental awareness, and continuous process improvement. Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications: HS Diploma, GED or two (2) years equivalent work experience. Must be able to understand and communicate safety and other work related instructions. Working Conditions are in a warehouse operations environment with considerable physical exertion. Will perform duties in all weather conditions.

Preferred Qualifications: Knowledge of building material products and engineered wood products a plus. Ability to understand and measure lengths of material required. General warehouse experience, including industrial forklift operation, and/or knowledge of warehouse work environment preferred.

• Medical + Dental + Vision
• Flexible Spending Accounts + HRA
• 401(k) Retirement Savings
• Annual Incentives
• Paid Time Off (20/yr) and holidays (10/yr)