Forklift Operator & Material Handler - Mon-Fri, PTO

BlueLinx; Gulfport (MS); On-site; USD 24,796 - 30,307; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care

Dental

Vision

Life and disability insurance

PTO (15 days)

8 holidays per year

401(k) with company match

Job summary

BlueLinx seeks a Material Handler / Forklift Operator to join our team in Gulfport, MS. This role centers on safe forklift operation, material handling, and accurate paperwork for distribution.

You will maintain equipment, keep areas clean, and support inventory counts, with a Monday–Friday schedule and a fixed wage of $19.51 per hour plus benefits including health, dental, vision, life/disability insurance, PTO and holidays.

Qualifications

• One year or more forklift/warehouse experience.
• Able to safely operate forklifts and transport materials.
• Able to understand and follow directions.
• Capable of working independently under pressure.
• Physically capable of lifting up to 75 lbs.
• Able to read sales/purchase orders and safety materials.
• Demonstrates a safe, stable work history.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklift following training and safety guidelines.
• Load/unload/store materials from trailers or rail cars with care.
• Store and retrieve material (piece pick or bulk).
• Prepare paperwork for distribution and shipping.
• Perform daily equipment inspection and maintenance.
• Keep work area clean and organized.
• Assist in periodic inventory counts as requested.

Skills

Forklift experience

Forklift operation

Follow directions

Independence under pressure

Physical stamina

Reading orders

Safe work history

Job description

BlueLinx seeks a Material Handler / Forklift Operator to join our team in Gulfport, MS. This role centers on safe forklift operation, material handling, and accurate paperwork for distribution.

You will maintain equipment, keep areas clean, and support inventory counts, with a Monday–Friday schedule and a fixed wage of $19.51 per hour plus benefits including health, dental, vision, life/disability insurance, PTO and holidays.