Warehouse Associate

Foundation Building Materials•Downingtown, PA

About The Position

Warehouse Associates at Foundation Building Materials (FBM) support warehouse operations by receiving, organizing, moving, and safely loading materials. The role involves helping customers who enter the warehouse, maintaining product knowledge, keeping the warehouse orderly and safe, and supporting inventory and packing activities. Associates work in a fast-paced, hands-on environment and are expected to follow company values and safety requirements, attend required training, and perform other duties as assigned. The position requires frequent use of the hands and arms for equipment operation, grasping, and manipulation; occasional forklift or similar equipment operation for multiple hours a day; and occasional pushing, pulling, lifting, or carrying approximately 100 pounds using proper procedures. Additional physical requirements may be needed as duties are assigned. This is a full-time position with competitive pay and benefits. The position reports to the Branch Manager. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, qualifications, and cost of living in the assigned market.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent work experience and/or training.
Ability to frequently use hands and arms for equipment operation, grasping, and manipulation.
Ability to occasionally operate a forklift or similar equipment for multiple hours a day.
Ability to occasionally push, pull, lift, or carry approximately 100 pounds using proper lifting procedures.
Follow safety protocols and OSHA requirements and wear appropriate personal protective equipment, safety shoes, and clothing.

Nice To Haves

Building supply warehouse experience is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide service to customers entering the warehouse and maintain a strong customer focus.
Maintain knowledge of products, including identification, weight, and size.
Perform minor building maintenance when necessary.
Receive, organize, and move incoming materials and load outgoing materials.
Allocate and move materials to the correct locations and keep the warehouse orderly.
Maintain packing specifications and prepare suitable skids and pallets.
Participate in monthly and/or annual physical inventories.
Maintain a clean, safe, and organized warehouse environment.
Follow safety protocols and OSHA requirements, use proper lifting techniques, and wear appropriate personal protective equipment, safety shoes, and clothing.
Attend and participate in required company training programs.
Support company values of safety, customer focus, teamwork, integrity, and being a company of choice for employees and customers.
Perform other duties as assigned.