Material Handler/Forklift Operator

BlueLinx
United States
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeFunction: OtherExperience: 1+ yearsSkills: ["Safety","Teamwork","Independence","Attention to detail","Reliability"]

Operate forklifts and handle building materials safely in a distribution center environment. Load, unload, and store products from trailers or rail cars, prepare paperwork for distribution and shipping, and perform daily equipment inspections and basic maintenance. Maintain a clean and organized work area, assist with inventory counts as requested, and follow forklift training and safety guidelines while minimizing damage during material handling.

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BlueLinx
BlueLinx
1 week ago

Material Handler/Forklift Operator

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Job Summary

Operate forklifts and handle building materials safely in a distribution center environment. Load, unload, and store products from trailers or rail cars, prepare paperwork for distribution and shipping, and perform daily equipment inspections and basic maintenance. Maintain a clean and organized work area, assist with inventory counts as requested, and follow forklift training and safety guidelines while minimizing damage during material handling.
Location: United States
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Seniority: Entry level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Operate a forklift in compliance with forklift training and safety guidelines
  • •Load, unload, and store building materials while minimizing damage
  • •Store and retrieve material (piece pick and/or bulk)
  • •Prepare distribution and shipping paperwork for products
  • •Perform daily inspection and maintenance of equipment, maintain cleanliness, and assist with inventory counts as requested

Pay and Benefits

Perks:Health InsuranceDentalVisionPrescription401kLife InsurancePaid LeavePaid HolidaysCompany Holidays

Key Requirements

  • •One year or recent forklift/warehouse experience
  • •Proficient and safe operation of 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 lift up to 75 lbs and read/comprehend sales orders, purchase orders, and safety materials
Experience:1+ yearsWarehouseForklift
Skills:SafetyTeamworkIndependenceAttention to detailReliability

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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