Material Handler-Forklift Operator

BlueLinx Corporation; Gulfport (MS); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a dedicated warehouse associate to join their dynamic team. This role involves safely transporting materials, performing equipment inspections, and maintaining a clean work environment. With a strong focus on safety and efficiency, you will contribute to the company's mission of delivering high-quality products to customers. Enjoy a Monday through Friday work schedule with full benefits, including health, dental, and paid time off after the introductory period. If you're ready to be part of a company that values its associates and promotes a strong safety culture, this opportunity is for you!

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Prescription Insurance

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Qualifications

• One year of recent forklift/warehouse experience required.
• Ability to lift up to 75 lbs using safe lifting techniques.

Responsibilities

• Transport materials on and off trailers or rail cars safely.
• Document inbound and outbound transactions accurately.

Skills

Forklift Operation

Material Handling

Safety Compliance

Basic Equipment Inspection

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Forklift

Job description

Posted Thursday, February 13, 2025 at 5:00 AM

BlueLinx (NYSE: BXC) is a leading wholesale distributor of building and industrial products in the United States with over 50,000 branded and private-label SKUs, and a broad distribution footprint servicing 40 states. BlueLinx has a differentiated distribution platform, value-driven business model and extensive cache of products across the building products industry. Headquartered in Marietta, Georgia, BlueLinx has over 2,200 associates and distributes its comprehensive range of structural and specialty products to approximately 15,000 national, regional, and local dealers, as well as specialty distributors, national home centers, industrial, and manufactured housing customers.

• Monday through Friday Work Schedule
• Full Benefits:Health, dental, vision, prescription, and life insurance
• Strong Safety Culture!
• Safe & Reliable Equipment!
• Paid Time Off after introductory period with company

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Understands the company’s vision, mission, and strategy; understands business unit objectives and sets/accomplishes individual performance goals accordingly.
• Responsible for transporting material off and on trailers or rail cars. Stores and retrieves material (piece pick and/or bulk).
• Responsible for efficiently and safely loading trailers for transport of material in accordance with routing solution.
• Documents inbound and outbound transactions.
• Performs daily maintenance of equipment and area cleaning requirements.
• Responsible for basic equipment inspections (horn, flashing beacon, fluid levels, fire extinguisher, fueling, personnel protective equipment (PPE), proper packaging).

QUALIFICATIONS:

• One year or recent forklift/warehouse experience
• Safe work record and stable work history.
• Ability to proficiently and safely use forklift to transport product, load/unload trucks
• Ability to lift up to 75 lbs using safe lifting techniques
• Ability to read/comprehend sales order, purchase orders, safety material, etc.
• Knowledge of loading/unloading/storage requirements
• Knowledge of damage identification procedures and safety forklift operations techniques