Material Handler & Forklift Operator — Growth & Benefits

BlueLinx Corporation; Gulfport (MS); On-site; USD 22,173 - 31,580; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Life Insurance

PTO and 8 holidays

Job summary

BlueLinx Corporation is seeking a Material Handler/Forklift Operator at our Gulfport distribution center. This role involves operating a forklift, loading and unloading materials, and ensuring accurate paperwork for shipping.

You will also perform daily equipment inspections and help maintain a clean, safe workspace. The position offers a fixed hourly wage of $19.51 with a Monday–Friday schedule and comprehensive benefits, including health/dental/vision, 401(k) with company match, tuition

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of forklift/warehouse experience.
• Ability to safely operate a forklift to move products.
• Ability to read/comprehend sales orders and purchase orders.
• Ability to lift up to 75 lbs.
• Stable work history.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklift in accordance with safety guidelines.
• Load/unload/store building materials from trailers or rail cars, minimizing damage.
• Store and retrieve material (piece pick and/or bulk).
• Prepare paperwork for distribution and shipping of products.
• Perform daily equipment inspections and maintenance.
• Maintain cleanliness and tidiness of workspace.

Skills

Forklift operation

Safety conscious

Read orders

Lifting capability

Job description

BlueLinx Corporation is seeking a Material Handler/Forklift Operator at our Gulfport distribution center. This role involves operating a forklift, loading and unloading materials, and ensuring accurate paperwork for shipping.

You will also perform daily equipment inspections and help maintain a clean, safe workspace. The position offers a fixed hourly wage of $19.51 with a Monday–Friday schedule and comprehensive benefits, including health/dental/vision, 401(k) with company match, tuition