Material Handling - Forklift Operator

BlueLinx
Richmond
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeUSD 20.5+ hourlyFunction: Supply Chain & LogisticsSkills: ["Safety-focused","Ability to follow directions","Independence","Attention to detail","Ability to work under pressure"]

Operate forklifts and support material handling at a distribution center by safely loading, unloading, and storing building materials from trailers or rail cars. Pick and retrieve materials, prepare distribution/shipping paperwork, perform daily equipment inspections and minor maintenance, and keep work areas clean. Assist with periodic inventory counts and follow forklift training, safety guidelines, and directions while meeting physical task demands.

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BlueLinx
BlueLinx
1 month ago

Material Handling - Forklift Operator

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Job Summary

Operate forklifts and support material handling at a distribution center by safely loading, unloading, and storing building materials from trailers or rail cars. Pick and retrieve materials, prepare distribution/shipping paperwork, perform daily equipment inspections and minor maintenance, and keep work areas clean. Assist with periodic inventory counts and follow forklift training, safety guidelines, and directions while meeting physical task demands.
Location: Richmond
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Supply Chain & Logistics
Seniority: Entry level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Operate forklift in compliance with forklift training and safety guidelines
  • •Load/unload/store building materials from trailers or rail cars while minimizing damage
  • •Store and retrieve material (piece pick and/or bulk)
  • •Prepare paperwork required for distribution and shipping of products
  • •Perform daily inspection and maintenance of equipment; maintain cleanliness in assigned areas

Pay and Benefits

Salary: USD 20.5 hourly
Perks:Health InsuranceDentalVision401kLife InsurancePaid Leave

Key Requirements

  • •One year or recent forklift/warehouse experience
  • •Ability to proficiently and safely operate a forklift to transport products and load/unload trucks
  • •Ability to understand and follow directions
  • •Ability to work independently at times under pressure
  • •Ability to handle physical tasks, including lifting up to 75 lbs, and read/comprehend orders and safety materials
Experience:WarehouseForklift
Skills:Safety-focusedAbility to follow directionsIndependenceAttention to detailAbility to work under pressure

Company Brief

BlueLinx
Distributes a broad portfolio of building and industrial products, including lumber, panels, engineered wood, and specialty materials, to dealers, home centers, and contractors across the United States.
Industry: Wholesale & Distribution
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Public Company
Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)
Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed
Headquarters: Atlanta, United States
Founded: 1954
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