Material Handler - Cortez, CO

VetJobs; Cortez (CO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Builders FirstSource in Cortez, CO is seeking an entry-level Operations Specialist to support the flow of materials on site. Under direct supervision, you will handle, move, and store components and finished products while learning the processes and safety standards.

This role requires a High School diploma or GED and offers on-the-job training. You will operate material handling equipment, follow detailed instructions, and contribute to a safe, efficient warehouse environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; on-the-job training provided.
• Knowledge of material handling equipment and safety practices desirable.

Responsibilities

• Handles materials; lifts, carries, and stacks items to optimize movement.
• Operates motorized and non-motorized material handling equipment.
• Receives training from foreman or senior handlers to learn processes.
• Observes safety procedures to prevent injuries; attends safety meetings.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Skills

Material handling equipment

Manual dexterity

Safety procedures

Follow instructions

Education

High School/GED

Job description

Job Description

Ignite your career at Builders FirstSource, America’s largest supplier of building materials, value-added components and building services to the professional market. The #1 name in our industry, we help make the dream of home ownership more achievable every day. At BFS, you’ll be equipped with all the tools, training, and resources you need, and you’ll be empowered to try new things, gain new experiences, and build a career with unlimited horizons.

Salary

Pay Minimum: 18.00
Pay Maximum: 22.00
Hourly

Purpose

Under direct supervision handles and maintains the flow of materials and products on the premises according to established guidelines.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Physically handles materials used to construct components and finished products to ensure movement of such items is optimized; lifts, carries, stacks items as needed.


• Operates motorized and non-motorized material handling equipment, some of which may require specialized training.


• Responds attentively to training from foreman or more senior handlers in order to increase own knowledge of work processes.


• Understands and observes all safety procedures and practices in order to prevent injury to self or co-workers; attends periodic safety meetings as required; may recommend changes to improve safety procedures.


• Other duties may be assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Auto req ID

483495BR

Minimum Education Required

High School/GED

Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities

• High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED). This is an entry level position where incumbent will receive on-the-job training.

Competencies

• Knowledge of and ability to use motorized and non-motorized material handling equipment


• Manual dexterity


• Knowledge of safety procedures while performing materials handling tasks


• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions

Work Environment / Physical Activity

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Work is performed within a production environment, subject to temperature variations, hazardous chemicals, mechanical parts, increased noise levels and dust.
Must be able to lift and carry up to 25 pounds frequently and on occasion up to 80 pounds.
May be required to perform specific tasks that involve climbing, lifting, pushing or kneeling.

Location

City: Cortez
State: Colorado

Job Category

Warehouse

Job Code

Operations_ Specialist

Affiliate Sponsor

Builders FirstSource