Material Handler Yard/Warehouse - Riverside, CA

VetJobs; Riverside (CA); On-site; USD 23,866 - 33,992; Full time

Job summary

A leading building materials supplier is seeking a Warehouse Associate to work on-site in Riverside, California. This role is focused on handling materials and operating equipment in a safety-oriented environment. Ideal for veterans and military members. Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED, and physical capabilities to lift materials. This position offers a competitive rate of $21.00 per hour and emphasizes safety procedures and effective materials handling.

Qualifications

• Must handle and maintain materials on premises as per guidelines.
• Physical ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds frequently and 80 pounds occasionally.
• Understanding safety procedures while performing tasks is essential.

Responsibilities

• Handle materials to ensure optimal movement and stacking as needed.
• Operate both motorized and non-motorized material handling equipment.
• Attend safety meetings and recommend safety improvements.

Skills

Knowledge of motorized material handling equipment

Manual dexterity

Knowledge of safety procedures

Ability to follow detailed instructions

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Material handling equipment

Job description

Job Description

Builders FirstSource, America’s largest supplier of building materials, seeks a Warehouse Associate to work on‑site at the Riverside, California location. Rate: $21.00 per hour. This role is intended for Veterans, Transitioning Military, National Guard and Reserve Members, Military Spouses, Wounded Warriors, and their Caregivers.

About the Company

Builders FirstSource helps make the dream of home ownership more achievable every day by providing building materials, value‑added components and building services to the professional market. The #1 name in our industry, we empower employees to grow their careers with training, resources and unlimited opportunities.

Purpose

Under direct supervision, handle and maintain the flow of materials and products on the premises according to established guidelines.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Physically handle materials used to construct components and finished products to ensure optimal movement, lifting, carrying, and stacking as needed.
• Operate motorized and non‑motorized material handling equipment, including some that require specialized training.
• Respond attentively to training from foreman or senior handlers to increase knowledge of work processes.
• Understand and observe all safety procedures and practices to prevent injury, attend periodic safety meetings as required, and may recommend safety improvements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Minimum Education

High School diploma or General Education Degree (GED).

Additional Qualifications & Responsibilities

• Knowledge of and ability to use motorized and non‑motorized material handling equipment.
• Manual dexterity.
• Knowledge of safety procedures while performing material handling tasks.
• Ability to apply common sense to carry out detailed written or oral instructions.
• Physical ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds frequently and up to 80 pounds occasionally; may need to climb, lift, push or kneel.
• Work performed within a production environment with temperature variations, hazardous chemicals, mechanical parts, increased noise levels and dust.

Job Details

City: Riverside
State: California
Job Category: Warehouse
Job Code: Operations_ Specialist
Affiliate Sponsor: Builders FirstSource
Auto Req ID: 468986BR