Material Handler - Loading Dock

Star Lumber & Supply Co.; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bi-weekly pay

Health insurance

401(k) plans

Paid holidays

40 hours PTO on start

Job summary

Star Lumber & Supply Co., Inc. is seeking a Material Handler for our Wichita location to support loading dock operations and customer service.

In this role you will pull and stage materials, load/unload trucks, and maintain shipping and inventory records. Prior warehouse experience, reliability, and a commitment to safety are essential; forklift experience and WMS familiarity are preferred. This is an outdoor role with daytime hours and overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• Experience in a warehouse or distribution center.
• Must be 18 years or older and authorized to work in the United States.
• Reliable transportation.
• Physical ability to lift 50 lbs repeatedly and up to 100 lbs with a team.
• Commitment to safety and teamwork.
• Availability to work Monday–Friday 7a–6p with overtime as needed.

Responsibilities

• Pulling and staging building material products (lumber, cabinets, windows, doors, decking, siding).
• Safely loading and unloading materials on a variety of truck types including semi, box trucks and flat beds.
• Assisting customers with loading materials.
• Completing shipping and inventory documents accurately.
• Operating forklifts and other material handling equipment safely and efficiently.
• Adhering to all safety procedures and PPE requirements.
• Working outdoors in various weather conditions while staying adaptable.

Skills

Warehouse experience

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Tools

Forklift operation

WMS familiarity

Job description

Description

Material Handler - Loading Dock

Wichita - Building Materials Wichita, KS

Description

Take the next step in your career with Star Lumber & Supply Co., Inc., where your hard work and dedication will set the foundation for long-term success. This isn't just a job - it's your opportunity to build a future with a company that values its team members and promotes from within.

As a Material Handler, you'll play a vital role in our operations while gaining hands-on experience and expanding your skill set. Many of our team members have used this role as a springboard to advance their careers within Star Lumber, growing into leadership and specialized positions.

The Material Handler is Responsible for:

• Pulling and staging building material products (lumber, cabinets, windows, doors, decking, siding)
• Safely loading and unloading materials on a variety of truck types including semi, box trucks and flat beds
• Assisting customers with loading materials
• Accurately completing shipping and inventory documents
• Operating forklifts and other material handling equipment safely and efficiently
• Adhering to all safety procedures and personal protection equipment (PPE) requirements
• Working outdoors in various weather conditions while staying adaptable and prepared

Requirements

• Experience working in a warehouse or distribution center
• Permanent authorization to work in the United States
• 18 Years or older
• Reliable transportation
• Physical capability to lift 50 lbs repetitively and up to 100 lbs in a team lift
• Commitment to safety and teamwork
• Availability to work during operating hours, M-F 7a-6p. Overtime as needed

Preferred Experience

• Knowledge of lumber and building materials
• Forklift operation experience
• Familiarity with (WMS) Warehouse Management Systems

Why Choose Star?

• Comprehensive on the job training to equip you with the skills for growth in the construction and flooring industries
• Bi-weekly pay, overtime eligibility, and performance bonus incentives to reward your hard work
• Competitive health insurance, 401(k) plans, and paid holidays
• 40 hours of PTO upon starting and company-provided work shirts
• Opportunities to expand your knowledge, from product training to leadership pathways

All offers are contingent upon successfully completing pre-employment testing, including a background check, drug and alcohol screen, and applicable fitness test.

STAR LUMBER & SUPPLY CO., INC. is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Women, Protected Veterans, and Persons with Disabilities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

EOE