Material Handler/Forklift Operator- Houston, TX

BlueLinx Holdings Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 42,300 - 51,700; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Life Insurance

Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)

8 Company Holidays

Job summary

BlueLinx Holdings Inc. is seeking a Material Handler/Forklift Operator in Houston, TX. This position involves operating forklifts to load and unload building materials safely and efficiently. Applicants should have at least one year of relevant forklift or warehouse experience and be capable of lifting up to 75 lbs.

The role offers a fixed wage of $22.61 per hour with a consistent Monday - Friday schedule. Benefits include 401(k) matching, life insurance, generous PTO, and company holidays.

Qualifications

• One year or recent forklift/warehouse experience.
• Proficient and safe use of forklift.
• Ability to handle physical tasks.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklift in compliance with training and safety guidelines.
• Load/unload/store materials while minimizing damage.
• Perform daily inspection and maintenance of equipment.

Skills

Forklift operation

Warehouse experience

Ability to lift 75 lbs

Following safety guidelines

Job description

Material Handler/Forklift Operator- Houston, TX

Houston, TX, USA

Job Description

Build your future with BlueLinx as a Material Handler / Forklift Operator!

Why BlueLinx?

• This position offers a fixed wage of $22.61 per hour
• Night Shift Hours
• Enjoy a Monday - Friday workweek with a consistent schedule
• Work with safe and reliable machinery.
• 401(k) with company match
• Life Insurance
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and 8 Company Holidays

What You’ll Do:

• Operate forklift in compliance with forklift training and safety guidelines.
• Load/unload/store building materials from trailers or rail cars while minimizing damage.
• Store and retrieve material (piece pick and/or bulk)
• Prepare the paperwork required for distribution and shipping of products.
• Perform daily inspection and maintenance of equipment.
• Maintain cleanliness and tidiness in working and assigned area.
• Assist in periodic inventory counts as requested.

What We’re Looking For:

• One year or recent forklift/warehouse experience
• Ability to proficiently and safely use forklift to transport products, load/unload trucks
• Ability to understand and follow directions
• Ability to work independently at times under pressure
• Ability to handle physical tasks, such as lifting up to 75 lbs.
• Ability to read/comprehend sales orders, purchase orders, safety material, etc.
• Safe work record and stable work history

Our Values

With every decision and action, we put people first, keep the future in mind, and work as a team toward shared progress:

About Us

BlueLinx (NYSE: BXC) is one of America’s largest distributors of building products, with over 70,000 branded and private-label SKUs. Headquartered in Marietta, Georgia, we have over 2,000 associates and distribute our 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.