Material Handler/EWP Cutter
About the role
BlueLinx is seeking a Material Handler/Forklift Operator to join their dynamic team at their distribution center. This position offers a starting pay range between $25-$27.75 per hour, a Monday-Friday work week with a consistent schedule, and comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, a 401(k) with company match, tuition reimbursement, life insurance, generous paid time off, and 8 company holidays.
Responsibilities
- Operate forklift in compliance with forklift training and safety guidelines.
- Operate EWP cutting machinery with training and safety guidelines.
- Load/unload/store building materials from trailers or rail cars while minimizing damage.
- Store and retrieve material (piece pick and/or bulk).
- Prepare the paperwork required for distribution and shipping of products.
- Maintain cleanliness and tidiness in working and assigned area.
- Absorb and perform daily inspection and maintenance of equipment.
- Absorb and assist in periodic inventory counts as requested.
Requirements
- One year or recent forklift/warehouse experience.
- Proficient and safe use of forklift to transport products, load/unload trucks.
- Experience operating cutting machinery.
- Ability to understand and follow directions.
- Ability to work independently at times under pressure.
- Ability to handle physical tasks, such as lifting up to 75 lbs.
- Ability to read and comprehend sales orders, purchase orders, safety material, etc.
- Safe work record and stable work history.
Qualifications
BlueLinx values customer centricity, respect, collaboration, integrity, and grit. They are committed to putting people first, keeping the future in mind, and working as a team toward shared progress.
Our Values
- Customer Centric
- Respect
- Collaboration
- Intregrity
- Grit
About Us
BlueLinx (NYSE: BXC) is one of America's largest distributors of building products, with over 70k branded and private-label SKUs. Headquartered in Marietta, Georgia, they have over 2,000 associates and distribute their comprehensive range of structural and specialty products to approximately 15k national, regional, and local dealers, as well as specialty distributors, national home centers, industrial, and manufactured housing customers.