Material Handler

Builders FirstSource • Layton, UT

15h • Onsite

About The Position

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.

What This Job Offers

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