Forklift Operator & Yard Associate - Safe, Customer-Driven

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

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.