Material Handler/Forklift Operator

BlueLinx
Omaha
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeUSD 20.09+ hourlyFunction: OtherExperience: 1+ yearsSkills: ["Safety-focused","Independence","Ability to follow directions","Attention to detail"]

Join BlueLinx at the distribution center as a Material Handler/Forklift Operator. You’ll operate a forklift safely to load, unload, and store building materials, perform piece pick or bulk storage, and prepare shipping and distribution paperwork. The role includes daily equipment inspections and maintenance, maintaining a clean work area, and supporting inventory counts. Monday–Friday hours with a consistent schedule and a fixed hourly wage of $20.09.

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BlueLinx
BlueLinx
2 months ago

Material Handler/Forklift Operator

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Job Summary

Join BlueLinx at the distribution center as a Material Handler/Forklift Operator. You’ll operate a forklift safely to load, unload, and store building materials, perform piece pick or bulk storage, and prepare shipping and distribution paperwork. The role includes daily equipment inspections and maintenance, maintaining a clean work area, and supporting inventory counts. Monday–Friday hours with a consistent schedule and a fixed hourly wage of $20.09.
Location: Omaha
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Seniority: Entry level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Operate a forklift in compliance with training and safety guidelines.
  • •Load/unload/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 maintain cleanliness in the work area.

Pay and Benefits

Salary: USD 20.09 hourly
Perks:Health InsuranceDentalVisionPrescription401kLife 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.
  • •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+ yearsWarehouseForkliftLogistics
Skills:Safety-focusedIndependenceAbility to follow directionsAttention 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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