Material Handler - Lumber

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 direct supervision handles and maintains the flow of materials and products on the premises according to established guidelines.
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.
• Responds attentively to training from foreman or more senior handlers to increase own knowledge of work processes.
• Understands and observes all safety procedures and practices to prevent injury to self or co-workers; attends periodic safety meetings as required; may recommend changes to improve safety procedures.
• Cleans equipment, floors, and work areas according to safety produces.
• Other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
This job has no supervisory responsibilities.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
To perform this job successfully, and individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Less than high school education; or up to one-month related experience or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
COMPETENCIES
Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in situations; Listens and gets clarification when needed.
Teamwork - Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of a team above own interests; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.
Equipment - Knowledge of and ability to use motorized and non-motorized material handling equipment.
Quantity - Meets productivity standards; Completes work in a timely manner; Strives to increase productivity; Works quickly.
Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.
Attendance/Punctuality - Is constantly at work and on time.
Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternative plan.
Language Skills - Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed written or oral instructions. Ability to print and speak simple sentences.
Mathematical Skills - Ability to read a tape measure at 1/16 inch.
Reasoning Ability - Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out simple one -or two-step instructions. Ability to deal with standardized situations with only occasional or no variables.
Other Skills or Abilities - Must be able to identify species, size, and grade of lumbar.
WORK ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL ACTIVITY
Job Description - Material Handler I
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to walk. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 80 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Work is performed within a production environment, subject to temperature variations, hazardous chemicals, mechanical parts, increased noise levels and dust. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and may be exposed to airborne particles. Will be required to wear ear plugs for noise protection as well as eye protection and other personal protective equipment required by location.
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.
At Builders FirstSource, we offer competitive, affordable benefits designed to make life better for you and the people you love. Our goal is simple - provide great plans that help you and your family to live happier, healthier and more secure lives. To view all our benefit offerings click here www.bldrbenefits.com.
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.
In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with Builders FirstSource, please call (214) 765-3990 or email: ADA.Accommodation@bldr.com. Please do not send resumes to this email address - it is intended only to be used to request an accommodation in submitting an application for a job opening.
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• Pay Type Hourly

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