Material Handler I Yard/Warehouse

Builders FirstSource, Inc.; Tennessee; On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Job summary

Builders FirstSource, Inc. is seeking a motivated Material Handler to help move components and finished products on site. Under supervision, you will lift, carry, stack items and operate material handling equipment to keep workflow efficient.

This entry‑level role includes on‑the‑job training, adherence to safety procedures, and participation in periodic safety meetings. You will work in a production environment and support foremen and senior handlers to learn process flows.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; entry level with on‑the‑job training.
• Knowledge of and ability to use material handling equipment.
• Ability to lift and move items safely according to guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Physically handles materials to optimize movement; lifts, carries, stacks items.
• Operates motorized and non‑motorized material handling equipment.
• Adheres to safety procedures and participates in safety meetings.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Equipment operation

Manual dexterity

Safety procedures

Follow instructions

Education

High school diploma/GED

Tools

Forklift operation

Material handling equipment

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

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
• Manual dexterity
• Knowledge of safety procedures while performing material 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.

BENEFITS

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. To view all our benefit offerings click here 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 ACCOMMODATION

In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with Builders FirstSource, please call 214-765-3990 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.