Material Handler/Forklift Operator

BlueLinx
Houston
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeFunction: Field Service, Maintenance & Skilled TradesSkills: ["Safety-minded","Ability to follow directions","Independent work","Physical stamina","Attention to detail"]

Operate a forklift safely and efficiently at the distribution center, including loading, unloading, and storing building materials while minimizing damage. Maintain equipment by completing daily inspections and basic maintenance, keep the work area clean, and assist with periodic inventory counts. Review and complete shipping/distribution paperwork and follow forklift training, safety guidelines, and directions to support on-time distribution.

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BlueLinx
BlueLinx
1 week ago

Material Handler/Forklift Operator

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Job Summary

Operate a forklift safely and efficiently at the distribution center, including loading, unloading, and storing building materials while minimizing damage. Maintain equipment by completing daily inspections and basic maintenance, keep the work area clean, and assist with periodic inventory counts. Review and complete shipping/distribution paperwork and follow forklift training, safety guidelines, and directions to support on-time distribution.
Location: Houston
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Field Service, Maintenance & Skilled Trades

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) and assist with inventory counts.
  • •Prepare paperwork required for distribution and shipping of products.
  • •Perform daily inspection and maintenance of equipment and maintain cleanliness in the work area.

Pay and Benefits

Perks:Health InsuranceDentalVision401kLife InsurancePaid Leave

Key Requirements

  • •One year or recent forklift/warehouse experience.
  • •Ability to safely and proficiently operate a forklift to transport products and load/unload trucks.
  • •Ability to understand and follow directions and work independently at times under pressure.
  • •Ability to lift up to 75 lbs and perform physical tasks.
  • •Ability to read/comprehend sales orders, purchase orders, and safety materials; safe work record and stable work history.
Experience:WarehouseForklift
Skills:Safety-mindedAbility to follow directionsIndependent workPhysical staminaAttention to detail

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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