Senior Material Handler & Forklift Operator

BlueLinx Corporation; Aitkin (MN); On-site; USD 66,125,000 - 70,258,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mon-Fri schedule

Hourly pay $23.55

Safe equipment

Full benefits including 401(k) and PTO

Job summary

BlueLinx is seeking a Material Handler/Forklift Operator for our distribution center in Minnesota. The role focuses on safely loading trucks and unloading railcars, with emphasis on safety and quality of service. Monday–Friday schedule with comprehensive benefits.

Responsibilities include operating forklift per safety guidelines, handling materials from trailers or rail cars, preparing shipment paperwork, and assisting in inventory counts while maintaining equipment and workspace in good order.

Qualifications

• 1 year or recent forklift/warehouse experience.
• Ability to safely operate forklift and transport product.
• Ability to read and comprehend orders and safety materials.
• Detail-oriented and organized with basic math skills.
• Safe work record and stable work history.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklift in compliance with safety guidelines.
• Load/unload/store building materials from trailers or rail cars with minimal damage.
• Store and retrieve material (piece pick and/or bulk).
• Prepare paperwork for distribution and shipping.
• Perform daily inspection and maintenance of equipment.
• Maintain cleanliness in working area.
• Assist in periodic inventory counts.

Skills

Forklift/warehouse experience

Reading comprehension

Detail oriented

Math skills

Safety awareness

Independent work under pressure

Lifting up to 75 lbs

Tools

Forklift

Job description

BlueLinx is seeking a Material Handler/Forklift Operator for our distribution center in Minnesota. The role focuses on safely loading trucks and unloading railcars, with emphasis on safety and quality of service. Monday–Friday schedule with comprehensive benefits.

Responsibilities include operating forklift per safety guidelines, handling materials from trailers or rail cars, preparing shipment paperwork, and assisting in inventory counts while maintaining equipment and workspace in good order.