Building Materials Handler

US LBM•Houston, TX

About The Position

Texas Building Supply, a division of USLBM, serving the major markets in Texas with five building material yards and one window distribution facility across Austin, Houston, Dallas-Ft. Worth and San Antonio. . The Building Materials Handler receives, stocks, ships, orders and counts inventory items. This is an entry level position that is responsible for the safe operation of a forklift in order to stock all lumber and building materials. Perform duties within the established work and safety procedures. Pay Rate: Hourly + Incentive Pay

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED required.
Ability to do basic math, read orders, write instructions and complete forms.
Ability/willingness to learn to read a tape measure.
Ability to effectively and professionally communicate with customers, other employees, and supervisors using verbal and written skills.
Ability to deal constructively with conflict and recognize potential problems.
Proficiency with or ability to learn current technologies (e.g. Smartphone, Inventory Control Systems, and other necessary business applications).

Nice To Haves

Proven forklift operating experience in a high-volume warehouse or distribution environment.
Experience in Building Materials Distribution or handling heavy/bulk products preferred.

Responsibilities

Operate safely.
Participate in a positive work environment.
Safely operate forklifts and material handling equipment to pick, stage, and load orders
Pull customer orders accurately and efficiently to meet productivity standards
Assist warehouse associates and direct supervisor in maintaining an organized work environment. May include, emptying trash receptacles, and keeping all bays and staging areas clean and organized.
Receive incoming products, commodities, and materials.
Provides Excellent Customer Service.
Count and record receipt of materials.
Stock all material received in appropriate bins or storage locations.
Assist inventory control in counting and organizing warehouse materials.
Comply with all company policies and guidelines.
Operate forklift with foot and hand controls.
May use forklift to build outgoing orders or to load completed orders onto delivery equipment.
Operate facility equipment as necessary (e.g. bander, power tools, various hand tools).
Monitor inventory as required by location management.
Retain an awareness of the work environment critical to the task at hand to produce error free and damage free results.
Participate in and complete assigned trainings.
Other duties as assigned by Management.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Comply with all policies and standards.
Adheres to Company’s commitment to workplace safety.