Material Handler Sales - Garden

Builders FirstSource • Santa Cruz, CA

11d • 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 primary focus is on the physical handling of materials used to construct components and finished products, optimizing their movement. This position is entry-level and includes on-the-job training.

Requirements

• High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED).
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 25 pounds frequently and on occasion up to 80 pounds.
• May be required to perform specific tasks that involve climbing, lifting, pushing or kneeling.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of and ability to use motorized and non-motorized material handling equipment
• Manual dexterity
• Knowledge of safety procedures while performing materials handling tasks

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.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED