Material Handler I Yard/Warehouse - Lubbock, TX

VetJobs; Lubbock (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Builders FirstSource in Lubbock, Texas, is seeking an on-site Warehouse/Material Handler to support material flow and product movement. The role requires handling equipment operation, adherence to safety rules, and timely execution of tasks under supervision.

Applicants should have a High School diploma or GED and will receive on-the-job training. Work environment includes lifting up to 80 pounds and operating in a production setting with standard safety protocols.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; entry-level with on-the-job training.
• Ability to operate motorized and non-motorized handling equipment with safety in mind.
• Must follow written or oral instructions and work under direct supervision.

Responsibilities

• Physically handles materials to ensure efficient movement and storage.
• Operates material handling equipment and complies with safety procedures.
• Attends training and applies learned processes to daily tasks.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Motorized equipment operation

Manual dexterity

Safety procedures

Follow instructions

Education

High School/GED

Tools

Forklift operation

Job description

Job Description

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.

Individuals holding a Medical Marijuana Card are not eligible for this position as it is considered a safety-sensitive position. This position involves tasks that, if performed under the influence of drugs or alcohol, could expose the team member or others to serious bodily injury. This includes roles requiring the operation of machinery, power tools, working at heights, or driving as a regular job function.

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

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 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.

Job Location

City: Lubbock

State: Texas

Job Category

Warehouse

Job Code

Operations_ Specialist

Affiliate Sponsor

Builders FirstSource

Targeted Job Seekers

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.

This role is "On-Site" at the location detailed in the job post.