Forklift Operator/Yard Associate

Builders FirstSource; Graham (WA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

8 paid holidays per year

Job summary

Builders FirstSource is hiring a Forklift Operator/Yard Associate to move and organize inventory in the yard and assist customers with loading. The role emphasizes safety, accuracy with invoices and orders, and keeping the yard orderly and stocked.

Outdoor work in varying conditions is common, with a team-first, customer-service mindset. Ideal candidates have a High school diploma or GED, forklift certification, and the ability to operate equipment safely while delivering excellent service.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Minimum 6 months of warehouse/yard or similar experience.
• OSHA forklift certification or ability to maintain certification.
• Ability to safely operate forklift and other material-handling equipment.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Ability to read invoices, work orders, and requisitions.
• Basic math and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Assist customers with locating, selecting, and loading products.
• Safely operate a forklift and other material-handling equipment to move products throughout the yard.
• Verify materials loaded against invoices, orders, and requisitions to ensure accuracy.
• Complete and process required paperwork and documentation.
• Organize and stock inventory in designated locations.
• Monitor inventory levels and help ensure products remain accessible and well-stocked.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe yard environment.

Skills

Forklift operation

Customer service

Communication

Safety awareness

Read invoices/work orders

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift equipment

Material-handling equipment

Job description

Ignite your career at Builders FirstSource, America's largest supplier of building materials, value-added components and building services to the professional market. The #1 name in our industry, we help make the dream of home ownership more achievable every day. At BFS, you'll be equipped with all the tools, training, and resources you need, and you'll be empowered to try new things, gain new experiences, and build a career with unlimited horizons.

Forklift Operator/Yard Associate

We are seeking a reliable and safety-focused Forklift Operator/Yard Associate to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for moving and organizing inventory throughout the yard, assisting customers with product selection and loading, and maintaining a safe and efficient work environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist customers with locating, selecting, and loading products.
• Safely operate a forklift and other material-handling equipment to move products throughout the yard.
• Verify materials loaded against invoices, orders, and requisitions to ensure accuracy.
• Complete and process required paperwork and documentation.
• Organize and stock inventory in designated locations.
• Monitor inventory levels and help ensure products remain accessible and well-stocked.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe yard environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Minimum of 6 months of experience in a warehouse, yard, distribution, lumberyard, or similar environment.
• OSHA Forklift Certification or ability to maintain certification.
• Ability to safely operate forklift equipment and other material-handling equipment.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Ability to read and understand invoices, work orders, and requisitions.
• Basic math and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Preferred

• Previous experience in a building materials, construction, lumber, or distribution environment.
• Knowledge of inventory control and yard operations.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds frequently and up to 80 pounds occasionally.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, reach, and perform physical labor throughout the workday.
• Ability to climb in and out of forklift equipment and operate controls safely.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions, including heat, cold, dust, and noise.

Work Environment

This position is based primarily in an outdoor yard environment and requires working in varying weather conditions. Employees must be comfortable working around moving equipment, vehicles, and construction or building materials.

What We're Looking For

• Safety-first mindset
• Dependability and strong work ethic
• Attention to detail
• Positive attitude and willingness to help customers
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment

At BFS, we want you and your career to be greater than what you ever could have expected. Our supportive, people-first culture will build you up and empower you to do more, be more, and become better every day. Join us and see what's possible when you can rise to new challenges, learn new skills, and add to your career tool belt every day.

In addition to the base wage listed, team members are also eligible to earn an additional incentive subject to changes in plan design and documents and in accordance with applicable law. Eligibility and the amount of the incentive varies based on the terms and conditions of the locations' active incentive plan for the respective year. To help keep BFS employees safe, we actively enforce our drug-free workplace expectations. This role is a safety sensitive position for which impairment while working presents a substantial risk of death, which means candidates must complete our pre-employment drug testing process, which includes marijuana.

At Builders FirstSource, we offer competitive, affordable benefits designed to make life better for you and the people you love. Our goal is simple - provide great plans that help you and your family to live happier, healthier and more secure lives. This role is eligible for medical, dental, vision, and disability insurance plans, 401(k) retirement savings plan, PTO (including paid sick time), and 8 paid holidays per year (for salaried and hourly team members). Details about Builders FirstSource's benefits offerings are available here www.bldrbenefits.com.

Builders FirstSource is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status or status as an individual with a disability.

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Please note that due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to respond to individual inquiries about the status of your application.