Material Handler - Forklift Operator

BlueLinx
United States
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeUSD 18.86 - 18.86 hourlyFunction: Supply Chain & LogisticsExperience: 1+ yearsSkills: ["Safety","Attention to detail","Teamwork","Follow instructions","Ability to work independently"]

Operate forklifts safely to load, unload, and store building materials while minimizing damage and maintaining a clean, organized work area. Prepare shipping and distribution paperwork, perform daily equipment inspections and basic maintenance, and support inventory counts. The role follows forklift training and safety guidelines and requires the ability to read purchase/sales orders and handle physical lifting up to 75 lbs.

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BlueLinx
BlueLinx
1 week ago

Material Handler - Forklift Operator

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Job Summary

Operate forklifts safely to load, unload, and store building materials while minimizing damage and maintaining a clean, organized work area. Prepare shipping and distribution paperwork, perform daily equipment inspections and basic maintenance, and support inventory counts. The role follows forklift training and safety guidelines and requires the ability to read purchase/sales orders and handle physical lifting up to 75 lbs.
Location: United States
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Supply Chain & Logistics
Seniority: Entry level

Key Responsibilities

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

Pay and Benefits

Salary: USD 18.86 hourly
Perks:Health InsuranceDentalVision401kLife InsurancePaid LeavePaid Holidays

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 lift up to 75 lbs and handle physical tasks.
  • •Ability to read and comprehend sales orders, purchase orders, and safety materials with a safe work record and stable work history.
Experience:1+ yearsWarehouseForklift operations
Skills:SafetyAttention to detailTeamworkFollow instructionsAbility to work independently

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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