Yard Worker/Forklift Operator

Builders FirstSource; Spokane Valley (WA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Benefits

Safety-first culture

Career advancement

Job summary

Builders FirstSource in Spokane, WA seeks a Yard Worker/Forklift Operator to ensure customers receive the right materials safely and efficiently. The role emphasizes outdoor work, forklift operation, and customer service in a fast-paced yard environment.

Responsibilities include locating and loading materials, verifying invoices, and maintaining inventory while upholding a strong safety culture. A high school diploma or GED is preferred, with forklift certification required or obtainable per

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Six months of related experience in lumber, building materials, warehouse, yard operations, or similar environment preferred.
• OSHA Forklift Certification required or ability to obtain certification as required by location.
• Ability to read and understand invoices, work orders, and other documents.

Responsibilities

• Assist customers with locating, retrieving, and loading building materials.
• Safely operate forklifts and other material-handling equipment to move products throughout the yard.
• Verify materials against invoices and customer orders to ensure accuracy.
• Organize and stock inventory to maintain a safe, efficient, and customer-ready environment.
• Perform routine yard maintenance and housekeeping to keep the facility clean and organized.
• Follow all company safety standards and actively contribute to a culture of safety.
• Participate in ongoing safety meetings and training programs.
• Support team members with additional responsibilities as needed.

Skills

Safety-conscious

Teamwork

Customer service

Attention to detail

Equipment operation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

OSHA Forklift Certification

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.

Yard Worker/Forklift Operator

Location: Spokane, WA Yard

Build Your Career with Builders FirstSource

At Builders FirstSource, we are more than a supplier of building materials. We are a team of dedicated professionals helping customers build the communities where we live and work. As a Yard Worker, you will play a vital role in ensuring our customers receive the right materials safely, efficiently, and with outstanding service.

If you enjoy working outdoors, operating equipment, staying active, and being part of a hardworking team, this is a great opportunity to build a rewarding career with an industry leader.

What You'll Do

As a Yard Worker, you will help maintain the flow of materials throughout our yard while delivering excellent customer service. Key responsibilities include:

• Assist customers with locating, retrieving, and loading building materials.
• Safely operate forklifts and other material-handling equipment to move products throughout the yard.
• Verify materials against invoices and customer orders to ensure accuracy.
• Organize and stock inventory to maintain a safe, efficient, and customer-ready environment.
• Perform routine yard maintenance and housekeeping to keep the facility clean and organized.
• Follow all company safety standards and actively contribute to a culture of safety.
• Participate in ongoing safety meetings and training programs.
• Support team members with additional responsibilities as needed.

What We're Looking For

Successful candidates are:

• Safety-conscious and dependable.
• Comfortable working outdoors in various weather conditions.
• Team-oriented with a strong work ethic.
• Customer-focused and committed to providing exceptional service.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to accurately process orders and inventory.
• Able to learn and operate equipment safely and efficiently.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Six months of related experience in lumber, building materials, warehouse, yard operations, or a similar environment preferred.
• OSHA Forklift Certification required or ability to obtain certification as required by the location.
• Ability to read and understand invoices, work orders, and other documents.

Why Join Builders FirstSource?

• Competitive pay and benefits.
• Opportunities for career advancement and professional development.
• A safety-first culture.
• Collaborative team environment.
• The chance to contribute to projects that help build homes and communities across the country.

Physical Requirements

• Work is performed primarily outdoors and may involve exposure to changing weather conditions, equipment noise, and dust.
• Frequently lift and carry up to 25 pounds and occasionally up to 80 pounds.
• Ability to climb into and out of forklift equipment and operate controls safely.

Builders FirstSource is an Equal Opportunity Employer

We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees can succeed. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences.

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. This role is eligible for medical, dental, vision, and disability insurance plans, 401(k) retirement savings plan, PTO (including paid sick time), and 8 paid holidays per year (for salaried and hourly team members). Details about Builders FirstSource’s benefits offerings are available 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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