Material Handler I

Builders FirstSource • Point of Rocks, MD

12d • $17 - $19 • Onsite

About The Position

Under direct supervision, this role handles and maintains the flow of materials and products on the premises according to established guidelines. The company is America’s largest supplier of building materials, value-added components and building services to the professional market, aiming to make home ownership more achievable. At Builders FirstSource (BFS), employees are equipped with tools, training, and resources, and empowered to try new things, gain new experiences, and build a career with unlimited horizons.

Requirements

• High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED).
• This is an entry level position where incumbent will receive on-the-job training.
• Knowledge of and ability to use motorized and non-motorized material handling equipment
• Manual dexterity
• Knowledge of safety procedures while performing materials handling tasks
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions

Responsibilities

• Physically handles materials used to construct components and finished products to ensure movement of such items is optimized; lifts, carries, stacks items as needed.
• Operates motorized and non-motorized material handling equipment, some of which may require specialized training.
• Responds attentively to training from foreman or more senior handlers in order to increase own knowledge of work processes.
• Understands and observes all safety procedures and practices in order to prevent injury to self or co-workers; attends periodic safety meetings as required; may recommend changes to improve safety procedures.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive, affordable benefits designed to make life better for you and the people you love.
• Team members are also eligible to earn an additional incentive subject to changes in plan design and documents and in accordance with applicable law. Eligibility and the amount of the incentive varies based on the terms and conditions of the locations’ active incentive plan for the respective year.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED