Material Handler I Yard/Warehouse - Hendersonville, NC

VetJobs; Hendersonville (NC); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Builders FirstSource in Hendersonville, NC is seeking an entry-level Warehouse Operations Specialist. Under direct supervision, you will handle materials and maintain the flow of goods on site, including lifting and moving components used in production.

The role requires a High School/GED and on-the-job training. There is no supervisory responsibility and safety procedures are a core part of daily tasks.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; entry level with on-the-job training.
• Knowledge of material handling equipment and safety procedures.
• Ability to follow written or oral instructions accurately.

Responsibilities

• Move materials to optimize flow; lift, carry, and stack items as needed.
• Operate motorized and non-motorized material handling equipment.
• Respond to training from foreman to improve work processes.
• Adhere to safety procedures and participate in safety meetings.

Skills

Material handling equipment

Manual dexterity

Safety procedures

Follow instructions

Education

High School/GED

Job description

Job Description

ATTENTION MILITARY AFFILIATED JOB SEEKERS - Our organization works with partner companies to source qualified talent for their open roles. The following position is available to Veterans, Transitioning Military, National Guard and Reserve Members, Military Spouses, Wounded Warriors, and their Caregivers. If you have the required skill set, education requirements, and experience, Unless specifically stated otherwise, this role is "On-Site" at the location detailed in the job post.

Ignite your career at Builders FirstSource, America’s largest supplier of building materials, value-added components and building services to the professional market. The #1 name in our industry, we help make the dream of home ownership more achievable every day. At BFS, you’ll be equipped with all the tools, training, and resources you need, and you’ll be empowered to try new things, gain new experiences, and build a career with unlimited horizons.

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 Education Required

High School/GED

Additional Qualifications/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

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.

City* Hendersonville

State* North Carolina

Job_Category Warehouse

Job Code Operations_ Specialist

Affiliate Sponsor Builders FirstSource