Material Handler

Boise Cascade Company; Grand Junction (CO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in wood products manufacturing is seeking a dedicated Material Handler to join their team. This role involves performing essential distribution yard activities, operating forklifts, and ensuring safety compliance in a dynamic warehouse environment. The ideal candidate will possess strong customer service skills, a commitment to safety, and the ability to adapt to various warehouse routines. With a comprehensive benefits package that starts on day one, this opportunity offers a chance to contribute to a company that values its associates and their well-being. If you're ready to make a difference in a supportive and collaborative environment, apply today!

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Savings

Annual Incentives

Paid Time Off (20 days/year)

Holidays (10 days/year)

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED required; 2 years equivalent work experience preferred.
• Knowledge of building materials and warehouse operations is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily distribution yard activities, including receiving and shipping.
• Operate forklift and ensure load accuracy before vehicle exit.
• Maintain good housekeeping and follow safety programs.

Skills

Customer Service

Mathematical Calculations

Safety Awareness

Adaptability

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Two years equivalent work experience

Tools

Forklift

Job description

CO-BMD Grand Junction
Grand Junction, CO 81501, USA

Description

Boise Cascade Company has been in the business of manufacturing wood products and distributing building materials for over half a century. We are one of the largest producers of engineered wood products and plywood in North America and a leading U.S. wholesale distributor of building materials. Because our business is built on relationships, our associates are critical to our success. We are committed to investing in them and that is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to have a positive impact on all areas on your life – from health and well-being, career, and community, to financial security and personal safety, with many benefits beginning on your first day of employment. Please review the responsibilities and needed qualifications below and apply today!

Boise Cascade has an exciting opening for a Material Handler! Please review the responsibilities and needed qualifications below and apply today!

Responsibilities

1. The Material Handler performs daily distribution yard activities for a facility.
2. Perform distribution-related functions (receiving, storing, and shipping/building of loads).
3. Operate forklift.
4. Ensure load matches order prior to vehicle exiting yard.
5. Perform customer service activities.
6. Material Handlers have broad in-depth knowledge of building material products and warehouse operations.
7. Possess alertness and adaptation to warehouse routines.
8. Understand and apply fundamental mathematical calculations (addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division).
9. Maintain good housekeeping in work area.
10. Follow safety programs and ensure compliance of OSHA regulation.
11. Material Handlers demonstrate strong commitment to safety, quality, environmental awareness, and continuous process improvement.
12. Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications: HS Diploma, GED or two (2) years equivalent work experience. Must be able to understand and communicate safety and other work related instructions. Working Conditions are in a warehouse operations environment with considerable physical exertion. Will perform duties in all weather conditions.

Preferred Qualifications: Knowledge of building material products and engineered wood products a plus. Ability to understand and measure lengths of material required. General warehouse experience, including industrial forklift operation, and/or knowledge of warehouse work environment preferred.

Benefits

• Medical + Dental + Vision
• Flexible Spending Accounts + HRA
• 401(k) Retirement Savings
• Annual Incentives
• Paid Time Off (20/yr) and holidays (10/yr)

Equal Opportunity Employer

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.