Material Handler I Yard/Warehouse - Thousand Oaks, CA

VetJobs; Thousand Oaks (CA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Builders FirstSource in Thousand Oaks, CA seeks an entry-level Warehouse/Material Handler to efficiently move components and materials. You will lift, carry, and stack items, and operate both motorized and non-motorized equipment on site.

Training will be provided under supervision to ensure safe, accurate handling of materials. Responsibilities include following established safety procedures, participating in safety meetings, and performing other duties as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; on-the-job training provided.
• Entry level position with opportunities to learn.

Responsibilities

• Physically handles materials to optimize movement; lifts, carries, stacks items.
• Operates motorized and non-motorized material handling equipment.
• Responds to training and follows safety procedures.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Skills

Material handling equipment knowledge

Manual dexterity

Safety procedures

Ability to 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. Unless specifically stated otherwise, this role is "On-Site" at the location detailed in the job post.

Pay Rate: 19.00

Hourly

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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.

Auto req ID: 485991BR

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.

Certificates/Security Clearances/Other

City*: Thousand Oaks

State*: California

Job_Category: Warehouse

Job Code: Operations_ Specialist

Affiliate Sponsor: Builders FirstSource