Material Handler & Forklift Operator — Mon–Fri Schedule

BlueLinx Corporation; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Prescription coverage

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Life Insurance

PTO and paid holidays

Job summary

BlueLinx Corporation is seeking a Material Handler/Forklift Operator to join our distribution center team. This role emphasizes safety, efficiency, and teamwork while handling building materials and shipping paperwork.

The position offers a fixed hourly wage and a stable Monday–Friday schedule with comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), and PTO, starting on day one. Local minimum wage considerations apply, with compensation variances by location and experience.

Qualifications

• One year or more forklift/warehouse experience required.
• Ability to safely operate forklift and transport products.
• Ability to read and understand sales orders, purchase orders, and safety material.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklift following training and safety guidelines.
• Load/unload/store building materials from trailers or rail cars with minimal damage.
• Store and retrieve material (piece pick and/or bulk) and prepare paperwork for distribution/shipping.
• Perform daily inspection and maintenance of equipment.

Skills

Forklift operation

Safety compliance

Reading orders

Physical stamina

Job description

BlueLinx Corporation is seeking a Material Handler/Forklift Operator to join our distribution center team. This role emphasizes safety, efficiency, and teamwork while handling building materials and shipping paperwork.

The position offers a fixed hourly wage and a stable Monday–Friday schedule with comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), and PTO, starting on day one. Local minimum wage considerations apply, with compensation variances by location and experience.