Material Handler

BlueLinx; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading building products distributor is seeking a Forklift Operator in Denver. The role involves safely transporting materials, loading/unloading products, and performing equipment maintenance. Ideal candidates should have recent experience and a commitment to safety in a warehouse environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year of recent forklift/warehouse experience.
• Ability to lift up to 75 lbs using safe lifting techniques.
• Knowledge of safety forklift operations techniques.

Responsibilities

• Transport materials on and off trailers or rail cars.
• Perform daily maintenance of equipment and area cleaning.
• Efficiently and safely load trailers for transport.

Skills

Forklift operation

Safety practices

Material handling

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, BlueLinx Corporation is a leading distributor of building products in North America. Employing approximately 1,900 people, BlueLinx offers more than 10,000 products from over 750 suppliers to service approximately 11,500 customers nationwide, including dealers, industrial manufacturers, manufactured housing producers, and home improvement retailers. The company operates its distribution business from sales centers in Atlanta and Denver, and its network of approximately 56 distribution centers. Additional information about BlueLinx can be found on its website at www.BlueLinxCo.com.

Job Description

Position Purpose Summary:

Responsible for safely transporting building product material on and off trailers or rail cars and identifying damaged material. Responsible for product identification and product loading/unloading/storage for detailed finished and standard product handling.

• Understands the company’s vision, mission, and strategy; understands business unit objectives and sets/accomplishes individual performance goals accordingly.
• Responsible for transporting material on and off trailers or rail cars. Stores and retrieves material (piece pick and/or bulk).
• Responsible for efficiently and safely loading trailers for transport of material in accordance with routing solutions.
• Documents inbound and outbound transactions.
• Performs daily maintenance of equipment and area cleaning requirements.
• Responsible for basic equipment maintenance (horn, flashing beacon, fluid levels, fire extinguisher, fueling, personnel protective equipment (PPE), proper packaging).
• Normally works Monday through Friday schedule.

Qualifications

Qualifications:

• One year of recent forklift/warehouse experience.
• Safe work record and stable work history.
• Ability to proficiently and safely use forklift to transport product, load/unload trucks.
• Ability to lift up to 75 lbs using safe lifting techniques.
• Ability to read/comprehend sales orders, purchase orders, safety materials, etc.
• Knowledge of loading/unloading/storage requirements.
• Knowledge of damage identification procedures and safety forklift operations techniques.

BlueLinx is an EOE

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.