Material Handler - Lumber Yard

Builders FirstSource; Havre (MT); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Builders FirstSource in Havre, Montana is seeking a Material Handler for the Lumber Yard. This entry-level role supports the flow of materials, lifts and moves items, operates equipment, and follows safety procedures to keep teammates safe and productive.

As a new hire you will receive on-the-job training, work in a production environment with varying temperatures, dust, and noise, and contribute to efficient material movement to support construction projects in our local market.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; entry-level role with on-the-job training.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 80 pounds on occasion.
• Ability to work in a production environment with varying temperatures, dust, and noise.

Responsibilities

• Physically handles materials and ensures movement of items aligns with guidelines.
• Operates motorized and non-motorized material handling equipment as trained.
• Follows safety procedures and attends safety meetings to prevent injuries.

Job description

Material Handler - Lumber Yard

Havre, MT

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.

Handles and maintains the flow of materials and products on the premises according to established guidelines.

• 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.

Minimum Requirements:

High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED). This is an entry level position where incumbent will receive on-the-job training.

Work Environment / Physical Activity:

• 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. To view all our benefit offerings click here www.bldrbenefits.com.

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.

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