Material Handler & Forklift Operator — Mon–Fri Schedule

BlueLinx Corporation; Bellingham (MA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off (PTO) and holidays

Job summary

BlueLinx is seeking a Material Handler/Forklift Operator to join our distribution center. You will operate a forklift, loading and unloading building materials, while keeping safety and quality at the forefront in a team setting.

The role offers a fixed wage of $25.15 per hour with a Monday–Friday schedule and benefits including health care, dental, vision, 401(k) with company match, tuition reimbursement, life insurance, PTO and holidays.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Performs daily inspection and maintenance of equipment.
• Maintain cleanliness and tidiness in working and assigned area.
• Assists in periodic inventory counts as requested.

Skills

Forklift operation

Safety awareness

Read orders

Physical strength

Independent work

Inventory awareness

Tools

Forklift equipment

Job description

BlueLinx is seeking a Material Handler/Forklift Operator to join our distribution center. You will operate a forklift, loading and unloading building materials, while keeping safety and quality at the forefront in a team setting.

The role offers a fixed wage of $25.15 per hour with a Monday–Friday schedule and benefits including health care, dental, vision, 401(k) with company match, tuition reimbursement, life insurance, PTO and holidays.