Material Handler

Western Pacific Building Materials Inc.; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stable family-owned business

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Western Pacific Building Materials is hiring a Material Handler at our Dallas location. The role focuses on unloading, stocking, and moving building materials, with forklift operation and inventory accuracy at the core of daily tasks.

We value reliability, teamwork, and a ready-to-grow mindset. This hands-on warehouse position offers a clear path within a stable, family-owned company with 35+ years in the industry.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required or equivalent.
• 1–2 years related experience preferred.
• Basic math and organization skills.
• Ability to lift and carry 75 lbs. or more.
• Forklift certification (or ability to obtain) and experience with pallet jacks required.

Responsibilities

• Unload product from delivery truck and stage for pickups/deliveries.
• Receive incoming materials and place into inventory where needed.
• Maintain inventory records with accuracy.
• Operate forklift safely and efficiently; manage heavy/awkward loads.
• Assist with delivery of materials to customers or jobsites as needed.

Skills

Detail oriented

Data entry

Excellent communication

Team player

Lifting 75 lbs

Forklift certification

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Western Pacific Building Materials

Western Pacific Building Materials has earned the trust of builders for 35 years by delivering on a simple promise: dependable, high-quality products shipped on time. Our reputation as the nation’s largest independent millwork distribution company serving new home construction is built on integrity, consistency, and strong leadership.

Description

Material Handler

Western Pacific Building Materials has earned the trust of builders for 35 years by delivering on a simple promise: dependable, high-quality products shipped on time. Our reputation as the nation’s largest independent millwork distribution company serving new home construction is built on integrity, consistency, and strong leadership.

We are a family-owned business founded in 1991, with six manufacturing and distribution facilities across Colorado, Oregon, Texas, and Washington. Builders rely on us because we make their jobs easier—and that dependability starts in our manufacturing operations.

We are now hiring a Material Handler for our Dallas location.

Why This Role Matters

This position is more than an entry-level opportunity—it is a proven starting point for a long-term career at Western Pacific.

Many of our team members, including leaders in sales and management, began their careers in the warehouse and manufacturing roles. Through consistency, hard work, and a commitment to improvement, they built lasting careers with our company.

If you are looking for an opportunity to get your foot in the door with a stable, growing organization, this is a great place to start.

Requirements

The Opportunity

As a Material Handler, You Will

• Unload product from delivery truck
• May assist Receivers by receiving incoming building materials and placing them into inventory
• Pulling ordered material from inventory and staging it for pickups and deliveries
• Maintain all products in a high quality and marketable condition
• Keep accurate inventory records
• Operating a forklift safely and efficiently and being able to handle heavy and awkward loads
• Estimating the weight of forklift loads so that the delivery vehicles are properly loaded and are not overweight
• Physically sorting through various products in order to remove defective material
• Responsibilities may include assisting with delivery of materials to customers or jobsites
• Delivery functions including unloading and staging of product at jobsites as assigned
• Organizing and maintaining the warehouse for effective and efficient utilization of available storage space while also ensuring that all products can be quickly retrieved for shipment
• Maintains a clean work area, free from debris on warehouse floor
• Assists in other areas as needed

Your work directly contributes to the quality and reliability our customers expect.

Who Thrives Here

• High School diploma or GED preferred
• 1 – 2 years related experience
• Basic math and organization skills
• Ability to lift and carry 75 lbs. or more
• Detail-oriented mindset
• Strong data entry and computer skills
• Forklift certification (or ability to obtain) and experience with pallet jacks required
• Ability to work on feet for long hours
• Team Player and willingness to help in other areas
• Excellent communication skills
• Understanding of safety protocols and requirements

What You Can Expect

• Starting pay from $20 per hour
• A stable, 35-year-old family business with strong values
• Clear opportunities for career growth and advancement
• A culture grounded in integrity and continuous improvement
• The chance to be part of a fantastic team that takes pride in excellent work

This is a hands-on role in a warehouse environment requiring standing, lifting (up to 75 lbs), and working around machinery, noise, and varying temperatures. Safety equipment is provided and required.

A Proven Path Forward

At Western Pacific, many employees who start in this role go on to build successful careers in operations, sales, and leadership. If you are reliable, motivated, and ready to grow, this opportunity can be the first step in a long and rewarding career.

Join a company with a strong track record and a team that values hard work, growth, and doing things the right way.