Material Handler I Yard/Warehouse

Builders FirstSource; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Affordable benefits for families

Job summary

Builders FirstSource in Irvine, California is seeking an entry-level position where the perfect candidate will handle and maintain materials on the premises while ensuring safety protocols are followed. Key responsibilities include operating material handling equipment and lifting weights up to 80 pounds occasionally.

Ideal candidates should have a high school diploma or GED and will receive on-the-job training. Competitive benefits are also provided to enhance employees' lives.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED) required.
• Entry-level position with on-the-job training.
• Ability to lift and carry materials frequently.

Responsibilities

• Handles and maintains flow of materials on premises.
• Operates material handling equipment.
• Observes and follows safety procedures.

Skills

Knowledge of material handling equipment

Manual dexterity

Knowledge of safety procedures

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

PURPOSE

Under direct supervision handles and maintains the flow of materials and products on the premises according to established guidelines.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Physically handles materials used to construct components and finished products to ensure movement of such items is optimized; lifts, carries, stacks items as needed.
• Operates motorized and non-motorized material handling equipment, some of which may require specialized training.
• Responds attentively to training from foreman or more senior handlers in order to increase own knowledge of work processes.
• Understands and observes all safety procedures and practices in order to prevent injury to self or co-workers; attends periodic safety meetings as required; may recommend changes to improve safety procedures.
• Other duties may be assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED). This is an entry level position where incumbent will receive on-the-job training.

COMPETENCIES

• Knowledge of and ability to use motorized and non-motorized material handling equipment
• Manual dexterity
• Knowledge of safety procedures while performing materials handling tasks
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions

WORK ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL ACTIVITY

Work is performed within a production environment, subject to temperature variations, hazardous chemicals, mechanical parts, increased noise levels and dust.

• Must be able to lift and carry up to 25 pounds frequently and on occasion up to 80 pounds.
• May be required to perform specific tasks that involve climbing, lifting, pushing or kneeling.

BENEFITS

Builders FirstSource offers competitive, affordable benefits designed to improve life for employees and their families. To view all benefit offerings, visit http://www.bldrbenefits.com.

EEO STATEMENT

Builders FirstSource is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status or status as an individual with a disability.

ADA ACCOMMODATIONS

In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act, if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with Builders FirstSource, please call [phone] or email: [e-mail]. Please do not send resumes to this email address - it is intended only to be used to request an accommodation in submitting an application for a job opening.