Material Handler/Forklift Driver

BlueLinx
Buffalo
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeUSD 24.5+ hourlyFunction: Transportation & Fleet OperationsSkills: ["Safety","Attention to detail","Teamwork","Independent work","Physical stamina"]

Join the distribution center team as a Material Handler/Forklift Operator, operating forklifts safely to load, unload, and store building materials. You’ll retrieve materials using piece pick and/or bulk methods, prepare paperwork for distribution and shipping, and perform daily equipment inspections and basic maintenance. Maintain a clean, orderly work area and assist with inventory counts as needed, following safety and quality standards.

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BlueLinx
BlueLinx
1 week ago

Material Handler/Forklift Driver

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Job Summary

Join the distribution center team as a Material Handler/Forklift Operator, operating forklifts safely to load, unload, and store building materials. You’ll retrieve materials using piece pick and/or bulk methods, prepare paperwork for distribution and shipping, and perform daily equipment inspections and basic maintenance. Maintain a clean, orderly work area and assist with inventory counts as needed, following safety and quality standards.
Location: Buffalo
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Transportation & Fleet Operations
Seniority: Entry level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Operate a forklift in compliance with training and safety guidelines.
  • •Load, unload, and store building materials from trailers or rail cars while minimizing damage.
  • •Store and retrieve materials using piece pick and/or bulk processes.
  • •Prepare paperwork required for distribution and shipping of products.
  • •Perform daily inspection and maintenance of equipment, maintain a clean work area, and assist with periodic inventory counts.

Pay and Benefits

Salary: USD 24.5 hourly
Perks:Health InsuranceDentalVision401kPaid Leave

Key Requirements

  • •One year or recent forklift/warehouse experience.
  • •Ability to 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 and handle physical tasks, including lifting up to 75 lbs.
  • •Ability to read/comprehend sales orders, purchase orders, and safety material; safe work record and stable work history.
Experience:WarehouseForklift
Skills:SafetyAttention to detailTeamworkIndependent workPhysical stamina

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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