Material Handler I Yard/Warehouse

Builders FirstSource; Santa Cruz (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Job summary

Builders FirstSource is seeking an entry-level Material Handler in the Santa Cruz area (San Lorenzo Lumber & Home Centers, now part of Builders FirstSource). The role supports material movement and warehousing operations to ensure efficient production flow.

The position emphasizes safety, on-the-job training, and adherence to established procedures. It is an entry-level role with opportunities to grow within the company’s extensive residential construction product network.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; on-the-job training provided.
• Must be able to lift up to 80 pounds; capable of standing and doing physical tasks.

Responsibilities

• Move and handle materials to optimize flow; lift and carry items.
• Operate motorized and non-motorized material handling equipment.
• Follow safety procedures and attend periodic safety meetings.
• Receive training from foreman to learn work processes.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Material handling

Safety procedures

Reading and following instructions

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Posted Tuesday, August 18, 2026 at 7:00 AM

The San Lorenzo Lumber & Home Centers are conveniently located throughout the Santa Cruz area, offering both homeowners and contractors complete customer service. Our sales staff can help select the proper hardware, tools and supplies needed for just about any project. Today, San Lorenzo Lumber & Home Centers is owned by Builders FirstSource, the largest supplier of building products, prefabricated components, and value-added services to the residential construction market in the U.S.

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

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

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
• 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

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• 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.

At Builders FirstSource, we offer competitive, affordable benefits designed to make life better for you and the people you love. Our goal is simple — provide great plans that help you and your family to live happier, healthier and more secure lives.

B uilders 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.

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