Material Handler

SBP Careers • Farmington, NY

20d

About The Position

The Material Handler safely operates forklifts and other machinery, including a chainsaw, to load, unload, move, stage, pull orders, and transport materials. The role involves banding, wrapping, or taping products as needed; maintaining a clean and organized warehouse; and working cooperatively with supervisors and coworkers to complete the workload. The Material Handler provides accurate, timely service to customers and assists with inventory variances, order accuracy, and track-and-trace issues. The position requires reading and understanding tickets and product codes, accurately pulling daily orders, reading a tape measure, and learning to use a chainsaw and Holtec Industrial Saw.

Specialty Building Products describes itself as a people-first organization that supports employee career development and community service. The stated pay rate is $19–$23 per hour, based on experience.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of one year of warehouse distribution experience.
• Basic math and analytical skills.

Nice To Haves

• Prior lumber experience desired.
• Engineered lumber experience preferred.
• Forklift experience and forklift certification preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate forklifts and other machinery, including a chainsaw, to load, unload, move, stage, pull orders, and transport materials.
• Band, wrap, and tape products as needed.
• Maintain the warehouse work area by keeping it free of trash, ensuring products are in their correct locations and organized, and sweeping floors.
• Work cooperatively and productively with supervisors and other employees to complete the required workload.
• Provide timely, accurate, detail-oriented, and quality service to customers.
• Assist with inventory variances, order accuracy, and track-and-trace issues.
• Read and understand tickets and product codes.
• Accurately pull daily orders.
• Learn to use a chainsaw and Holtec Industrial Saw.
• Read a tape measure.

Benefits

• Medical insurance, dental insurance, and vision insurance beginning on the first of the month following 30 days of employment.
• Company-paid life insurance and disability coverage.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Company-paid time off.
• Paid holidays and floating holidays.
• Additional perks are mentioned but not specified.

What This Job Offers

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