Material Handler

Builders FirstSource • West Jordan, UT

11d • Onsite

About The Position

Under direct supervision, the Material Handler handles and maintains the flow of materials and products on the premises according to established guidelines. This entry-level position includes on-the-job training. The employee has no supervisory responsibilities.

Work takes place in a production environment subject to temperature variations, hazardous chemicals, mechanical parts, increased noise levels, and dust. The role requires frequent lifting and carrying of up to 25 pounds and occasional lifting and carrying of up to 80 pounds. Specific tasks may involve climbing, lifting, pushing, or kneeling.

Requirements

• High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED).
• Knowledge of and ability to use motorized and non-motorized material-handling equipment.
• Manual dexterity.
• Knowledge of safety procedures for materials-handling tasks.
• Ability to apply common-sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.
• Ability to frequently lift and carry up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and carry up to 80 pounds.
• Ability to perform tasks that may involve climbing, lifting, pushing, or kneeling.

Responsibilities

• Physically handle materials used to construct components and finished products, optimizing the movement of those items; lift, carry, and stack items as needed.
• Operate motorized and non-motorized material-handling equipment, some of which may require specialized training.
• Attend to training from a foreman or more senior handlers to increase knowledge of work processes.
• Understand and observe safety procedures and practices to prevent injury to self or coworkers.
• Attend periodic safety meetings as required and, when appropriate, recommend changes to improve safety procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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