Material Handler - Warehouse - Forklift Operator, Pequot Lakes

Job Opportunity at Builders FirstSource
Ignite your career at Builders FirstSource, America's largest supplier of building materials, value-added components and building services to the professional market.
The #1 name in our industry, we help make the dream of home ownership more achievable every day.
At BFS, you'll be equipped with all the tools, training, and resources you need, and you'll be empowered to try new things, gain new experiences, and build a career with unlimited horizons.
Purpose
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.
Essential Duties and 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.
Supervisory Responsibilities
This job has no supervisory responsibilities.
Minimum Requirements
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED) and two (2) years of materials handling experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Competencies
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
Work Environment / Physical Activity
Work is performed within a production environment, subject to temperature variations, hazardous chemicals, mechanical parts, increased noise levels and dust.
Must be able to lift and carry up to 25 pounds frequently and on occasion up to 80 pounds.
May be required to perform specific tasks that involve climbing, lifting, pushing or kneeling.
At BFS, we want you and your career to be greater than what you ever could have expected.
Our supportive, people-first culture will build you up and empower you to do more, be more, and become better every day.
Join us and see what's possible when you can rise to new challenges, learn new skills, and add to your career tool belt every day.
In addition to the base wage listed, team members are also eligible to earn an additional incentive subject to changes in plan design and documents and in accordance with applicable law.
Eligibility and the amount of the incentive varies based on the terms and conditions of the locations' active incentive plan for the respective year.
Builders FirstSource is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status or status as an individual with a disability.
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