Material Handler Yard/Warehouse - Greensburg, PA

VetJobs; Greensburg (Westmoreland County); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Builders FirstSource is seeking an entry level Material Handler in Greensburg, PA. The role involves moving materials and products, loading and stacking items, and ensuring safe handling in a production environment.

You will operate motorized and non‑motorized material handling equipment, follow training from foremen, and comply with safety guidelines to protect yourself and teammates. This position requires a high school diploma and offers on‑the‑job training.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required with on‑the‑job training provided.
• Knowledge of safety procedures and the ability to follow written and oral instructions.

Responsibilities

• Move and load materials and finished products; lift, carry, and stack items.
• Operate motorized and non‑motorized handling equipment.
• Follow training from foreman or senior handlers to improve work processes.
• Observe all safety procedures to prevent injuries to self and coworkers.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Manual dexterity

Safety procedures

Equipment handling

Follow instructions

Education

High School/GED

Tools

Material handling equipment

Job description

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.

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.

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

481784BR

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*: Greensburg
• State*: Pennsylvania
• Job_Category: Warehouse
• Job Code: Operations_ Specialist
• Affiliate Sponsor: Builders FirstSource