Material Handler Yard/Warehouse - Houston, TX

VetJobs; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Builders FirstSource in Houston, TX seeks an entry-level Warehouse Associate to support material handling and ensure timely movement of goods within a production environment.

You will work on-site, receive on-the-job training, and adhere to safety procedures while lifting up to 80 pounds as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED (entry-level with on-the-job training).
• Knowledge of motorized and non-motorized material handling equipment.
• Ability to lift up to 80 pounds occasionally.
• Committed to safety procedures and practices.
• Excellent manual dexterity and ability to follow instructions.

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.

Skills

Motorized equipment

Manual dexterity

Safety procedures

Follow instructions

Education

High School/GED

Job description

Job Description

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. If you have the required skill set, education requirements, and experience, unless specifically stated otherwise, this role is "On-Site" at the location detailed in the job post.

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.

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

484094BR

Minimum Education Required

High School/GED

Additional Qualifications/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). 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*

Houston

State*

Texas

Job_Category

Warehouse

Job Code

Operations_ Specialist

Affiliate Sponsor

Builders FirstSource