Material Handler

Bme-Fire-Trucks; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 34,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k

Job summary

BME Fire Trucks in Boise, Idaho, is seeking an experienced Material Handler to join our Inventory Team. You will pick and stage parts for fabrication, move materials between departments, and help maintain accurate stock records in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.

This role emphasizes safety, teamwork, and reliable operation of forklifts and material handling equipment, with opportunities for growth as our Boise facility expands.

Qualifications

• Prior warehouse, material handling, or inventory experience preferred.
• Operate forklifts safely.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Commitment to a safety-first mindset.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and stay on feet for long shifts.

Responsibilities

• Picking and staging parts for fabrication work orders and production builds.
• Moving raw materials and fabricated parts between departments and workstations as needed.
• Assisting with daily cycle counts, inventory audits, and stock organization.
• Maintaining cleanliness and organization of inventory areas, racks, and material storage.
• Communicating effectively with Inventory, Production, and Fab teams to ensure timely part availability.
• Following all safety protocols when operating forklifts and material handling equipment.
• Supporting receiving and stocking processes when needed.
• Performing other duties as assigned to support production schedules and departmental goals.

Skills

Forklift operation

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Team player

Safety-minded

Computer skills

Lifting up to 50 lbs

Job description

Description

WE ARE WILDLAND

BME Fire Trucks is more than a fire truck manufacturer. We opened our doors over 30 years ago because of our respect and admiration for the fire industry. Each and every apparatus that leaves our facility is built with its end-use in mind. Our team prides itself in building something that protects and serves departments across the US and Canada. BME has manufactured apparatus for CAL FIRE, BLM, USFS, and municipal fire departments across the US and is the branded leader in wildland fire apparatus.

Being a family-owned company, we make sure that people are at the foundation of our business. From dealer to department, every person that walks through our doors will always be treated like family. We will always work with you and your department to ensure you have what you need for the frontlines.

Every apparatus that leaves our facility is inspected for safety, durability, and performance. Our mission is to continue innovating fire apparatus so that it will perform no matter the severity of the fire season. That's the BME difference.

Job Description

BME Fire Trucks is seeking an experienced Material Handler to be part of our Inventory Team. We are a locally owned Fire Truck manufacturer in Boise, Idaho. BME manufactures wildland fire apparatus used in the US and Canada for wildland fire suppression. Be a part of something that makes a difference in saving lives, homes, and our amazing recreational areas. This role demands a detail-oriented individual who can manage material movement efficiently, maintain organized inventory areas, and support production needs in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. As a Material Handler you will be responsible for:

• Picking and staging parts for fabrication work orders and production builds.
• Moving raw materials and fabricated parts between departments and workstations as needed.
• Assisting with daily cycle counts, inventory audits, and stock organization.
• Maintaining cleanliness and organization of inventory areas, racks, and material storage.
• Communicating effectively with Inventory, Production, and Fab teams to ensure timely part availability.
• Following all safety protocols when operating forklifts and material handling equipment.
• Supporting receiving and stocking processes when needed.
• Performing other duties as assigned to support production schedules and departmental goals.

Requirements

• Prior warehouse, material handling, or inventory experience preferred.
• Ability to operate forklifts and material handling equipment safely.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Commitment to a safety-first mindset.
• Willingness to work as part of a team and assist where needed.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs as required, push/pull, and stay on feet for the duration of a shift.
• Can-do attitude and ability to adapt to changing demands.
• Proficient computer skills

This is a full-time permanent position located on site in Boise, Idaho. We are a growing company with opportunities for advancement.

• We offer excellent compensation and full benefits including health, dental, vision and 401k.

Visit our websites at www.bmefire.com.