Door Unloader

City of Peoria, Arizona; Hermiston (OR); On-site; USD 28,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Life Insurance

Disability insurance

Health Savings Account

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

This is a contract, on-site Door Unloader / Construction Site Material Handler position based in Hermiston, OR. The role involves unloading doors, frames, windows and related products, staging materials, and supporting installation teams with safe material handling.

You will wear a hard hat, boots, and high-visibility clothing on active job sites. Shifts are approximately four hours, one to two days per week, with a strong emphasis on safety, accuracy, and teamwork in a fast-paced construction

Qualifications

• Must be able to lift up to 75 pounds regularly and work with a team for heavier items.
• Comfortable outdoors in varying weather and active construction environments.
• Able to stand and walk for extended periods during four-hour shifts.

Responsibilities

• Unload and stage doors, frames, windows, and hardware.
• Move and distribute materials per project plans.
• Verify shipments against packing slips and report discrepancies.
• Maintain organized storage areas for safety and efficiency.
• Use pallet jacks, dollies, and hand tools safely.
• Coordinate deliveries with site supervisors.
• Follow site safety policies at all times.

Skills

Strong work ethic

Lifting up to 75 lb

Outdoor/wear construction gear

Stand/walk long shifts

Team lifting

Attention to detail

Reading packing slips

Pallet jacks & hand tools

Reliable transportation

General labor experience

Tools

Pallet jacks

Dollies

Hand tools

Forklift (not required)

Job description

Job Title: Door Unloader / Construction Site Material Handler

This true temporary role focuses on safely unloading and handling construction materials at active job sites. You work short shifts of approximately four hours at a time for one to two days per week, supporting installation teams by ensuring doors, frames, windows, and related building products are correctly received, staged, and ready for use. You must provide and wear a hard hat, work boots, and high-visibility clothing while working in a new construction environment.

Responsibilities

• Unload trailers carrying construction materials, including doors, door frames, windows, hardware, and other building products.
• Move, stage, and distribute materials throughout the job site according to project requirements and installation plans.
• Verify incoming shipments against packing slips and promptly report any shortages, discrepancies, or damaged materials.
• Organize and maintain material storage areas to support a safe, efficient, and orderly work environment.
• Lift, carry, and position large or heavy materials, using team lifting practices for heavier items.
• Communicate with site supervisors, project leaders, and installation crews to coordinate deliveries and material placement.
• Follow all job site safety policies, procedures, and protocols at all times.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of work areas, including removing debris and keeping pathways clear.
• Use hand tools, pallet jacks, dollies, and other material-handling equipment safely and correctly.
• Work effectively in a fast-paced construction site environment while keeping projects organized and on schedule.

Essential Skills

• Dependable, hardworking approach with a strong work ethic and positive attitude.
• Ability to safely lift and carry up to 75 pounds on a regular basis, with team lifting for heavier items.
• Comfort working outdoors in varying weather conditions and in active construction environments.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods throughout a four-hour shift.
• Frequent ability to bend, kneel, stoop, reach, and climb as required by material handling tasks.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety in all aspects of the work.
• Ability to read and follow delivery documents, packing slips, and material lists accurately.
• Reliable transportation and punctual attendance for scheduled short shifts.
• Experience with general labor, loading, unloading, and warehouse operations (preferred).
• Ability to use pallet jacks, dollies, and basic hand tools for material handling tasks.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Previous experience in construction, warehouse, material handling, or general labor roles is preferred.
• Experience handling commercial doors, frames, windows, or similar construction materials is an asset.
• Familiarity with construction sites, job site workflows, and safety protocols is beneficial.
• Forklift experience is a plus but not required.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while also collaborating effectively as part of a team.
• Production or warehouse operation experience related to loading and unloading materials is advantageous.

Why Work Here?

This opportunity offers flexible, short shifts ideal for individuals seeking temporary work in a hands-on environment. You gain practical experience on new construction sites, build material-handling skills, and work with a team that values safety, reliability, and clear communication. The role provides exposure to commercial building projects while maintaining a straightforward schedule and focused responsibilities.

Work Environment

You work on a new construction site in an active, fast-paced environment, primarily outdoors and subject to varying weather conditions. The role involves frequent lifting, bending, kneeling, stooping, reaching, climbing, and extended periods of standing and walking during four-hour shifts. You use pallet jacks, dollies, hand tools, and other material-handling equipment to move and stage doors, frames, windows, hardware, and related building products. Proper safety attire is required at all times, including a hard hat, sturdy work boots, and high-visibility clothing, to ensure safe operation within the construction area.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Hermiston, OR.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $27.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your jobclassification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may besubject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits

available for this temporary role may include the following

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Hermiston,OR.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 21, 2026.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.