Material Handler II Yard/Warehouse

Builders FirstSource • Petoskey, MI

6h • Onsite

About The Position

Ignite your career at Builders FirstSource, America’s largest supplier of building materials, value-added components and building services to the professional market. The #1 name in our industry, we help make the dream of home ownership more achievable every day. At BFS, you’ll be equipped with all the tools, training, and resources you need, and you’ll be empowered to try new things, gain new experiences, and build a career with unlimited horizons. PURPOSE Under general supervision, handles and maintains the flow of materials and products on the premises according to established guidelines; performs some recordkeeping and quality control duties. Provides guidance and training to less experienced co-workers.

Requirements

• High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED) and two (2) years of materials handling experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 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
• Good verbal and written communications skills

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.
• Records movement of incoming and outgoing materials and supplies and verifies the accuracy of work performed by self and other material handlers.
• Responds to training from foreman in order to increase own knowledge of work processes.
• Trains new materials employees in the tasks required for efficient movement of materials on the work site, including actual handling techniques, use of machinery, and safety guidelines and procedures.
• 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

• At Builders FirstSource, we offer competitive, affordable benefits designed to make life better for you and the people you love. Our goal is simple — provide great plans that help you and your family to live happier, healthier and more secure lives. To view all our benefit offerings click here www.bldrbenefits.com.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees