Material Handler

Boise Cascade Company; Hermitage (Mercer County); On-site; USD 27,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical + Dental + Vision

401(k) Retirement Savings

Paid Time Off (20/yr) and holidays (10/yr)

Paid Parental Leave

Job summary

Boise Cascade Company in Hermitage, PA is looking for a Material Handler to perform daily distribution activities in a warehouse environment. This role includes operating forklifts, ensuring accurate orders, and maintaining safety compliance.

Candidates should possess a HS Diploma or equivalent work experience, alongside knowledge of building materials. The job offers a robust benefits package, including medical, 401(k), and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Must understand and communicate safety and work-related instructions.
• General warehouse experience preferred.
• Ability to perform duties in all weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily distribution yard activities.
• Operate forklift and ensure accurate loads prior to shipment.
• Maintain workplace safety and compliance with OSHA regulations.

Skills

Knowledge of building material products

Mathematical calculations

Customer service activities

Education

HS Diploma or GED or equivalent work experience

Tools

Forklift operation

Job 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 of 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!

Responsibilities

The Material Handler performs daily distribution yard activities for a facility. Performs distribution-related functions (receiving, storing, and shipping/building of loads). Operates forklift. Ensures load matches order prior to vehicle exiting yard. Performs customer service activities. Must have broad in-depth knowledge of building material products and warehouse operations. Must be alert and adaptable to warehouse routines. Must understand and apply basic mathematical calculations (addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division). Maintains good housekeeping in work area. Follows safety programs and ensures compliance with OSHA regulations. Demonstrates strong commitment to safety, quality, environmental awareness, and continuous process improvement. Performs 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 is a plus. Must be able 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)
• Paid Parental Leave