Material Handler Yard

Builders FirstSource; Greenwich Township, Washington, La Crosse (NJ, District of Columbia, WI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading supplier of building materials as a Material Handler. This entry-level position offers on-the-job training, where you'll handle materials, operate equipment, and ensure safety protocols are followed. Enjoy a supportive culture that empowers you to grow your career.

Benefits

Competitive benefits

Incentive plans

Drug-free workplace

Qualifications

• Entry-level position with on-the-job training.
• Knowledge of material handling equipment is essential.

Responsibilities

• Handles and maintains the flow of materials on premises.
• Operates material handling equipment as needed.
• Observes safety procedures to prevent injuries.

Skills

Manual dexterity

Knowledge of safety procedures

Ability to apply common sense understanding

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Motorized material handling equipment

Non-motorized material handling equipment

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.

Position Summary:

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

What You'll Do:

• 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.

Minimum Requirements:

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

What You Can Bring to the Team:

• 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:

• 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.

In addition to the base wage listed, team members are also eligible to earn an additional incentive subject to changes in plan design and documents and in accordance with applicable law. Eligibility and the amount of the incentive varies based on the terms and conditions of the locations' active incentive plan for the respective year. To help keep BFS employees safe, we actively enforce our drug free workplace expectations. This role is a safety sensitive position for which impairment while working presents a substantial risk of death, which means candidates must complete our pre-employment drug testing process, which includes marijuana.

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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