Material Handler

Boise Cascade Company; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 33,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical + Dental + Vision

Flexible Spending Accounts + HRA

401(k) Retirement Savings

Annual Incentives

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

Paid Parental Leave

Job summary

Boise Cascade Company is seeking a Material Handler to support daily distribution yard activities, including receiving, storing, and shipping loads. Operate forklift, verify loads match orders, and perform customer service tasks while adhering to safety and OSHA guidelines.

The role requires HS Diploma or GED, and preferred experience with building material products. Candidates should be capable of measuring material lengths and working in a warehouse under varying weather conditions.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED required; basic safety understanding.
• Ability to understand and follow safety instructions and work-related guidelines.
• Willingness to perform duties in a warehouse environment with physical exertion.

Responsibilities

• Receive, store, and ship loads in a distribution yard.
• Operate forklift and verify load matches orders before vehicle exits yard.
• Maintain safe housekeeping and follow OSHA regulations; support continuous improvement.

Skills

Safety awareness

Attention to detail

Mathematical basics

Education

HS Diploma or GED

2 years related warehouse experience

Tools

Forklift operation

Warehouse equipment knowledge

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 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.

Boise Cascade has an exciting opening for a Material Handler!

Responsibilities

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

Our 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