Material Handler (Engineered Wood Products)

Builders FirstSource • Ashwaubenon, WI

9h • Onsite

About The Position

Under direct supervision, the Material Handler is responsible for handling and maintaining the flow of materials and products on the premises according to established guidelines. This entry-level position involves physically moving materials used to construct components and finished products, operating various material handling equipment, and adhering to all safety procedures and practices.

Requirements

• High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED).
• Ability to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

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