Material Handler II Yard/Warehouse

Builders FirstSource; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Builders FirstSource is hiring for a materials handler role at our Oklahoma City site. You will help move and track building materials, operate forklifts and other handling equipment, and support safety-focused logistics on the floor.

We value hands-on experience, strong safety awareness, and clear communication. The position may involve lifting, climbing, and standing for extended periods with appropriate training provided.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with 2 years of materials handling experience.
• Knowledge of material handling equipment and safety procedures.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.

Responsibilities

• Physically handles materials to optimize movement of items.
• Operates motorized and non-motorized material handling equipment.
• Records movement of incoming/outgoing materials and verifies accuracy.
• Responds to foreman training to improve work knowledge.
• Trains new materials employees in handling techniques and safety guidelines.
• Adheres to safety procedures to prevent injuries and may suggest improvements.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Material handling experience

Equipment operation

Manual dexterity

Safety procedures

Verbal and written communications

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift operation

Pallet jack operation

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 general supervision, handles and maintains the flow of materials and products on the premises according to established guidelines; performs some recordkeeping and quality control duties. Provides guidance and training to less experienced co-workers.

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.
• Records movement of incoming and outgoing materials and supplies and verifies the accuracy of work performed by self and other material handlers.
• Responds to training from foreman in order to increase own knowledge of work processes.
• Trains new materials employees in the tasks required for efficient movement of materials on the work site, including actual handling techniques, use of machinery, and safety guidelines and procedures.
• 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) and two (2) years of materials handling experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

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
• Good verbal and written communications skills

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 BFS, we want you and your career to be greater than what you ever could have expected. Our supportive, people -first culture will build you up and empower you to do more, be more, and become better every day. Join us and see what’s possible when you can rise to new challenges, learn new skills, and add to your career tool belt every day.

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.

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.

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 [phone] or email: [e-mail].

Please note that due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to respond to individual inquiries about the status of your application.