
Material Handling - Senior
Bluelinx Corporation
The Role
Overview
Operate forklifts, load/unload materials, and manage inventory in a warehouse.
Key Responsibilities
- equipment maintenance
- forklift operation
- shipping paperwork
- material handling
- inventory count
- area cleanliness
Tasks
-Performs daily inspection and maintenance of equipment. -Operate forklift in compliance with forklift training and safety guidelines. -Prepare the paperwork required for distribution and shipping of products. -Load/unload/store building materials from trailers or rail cars while minimizing damage. -Assists in periodic inventory counts as requested. -Store and retrieve material (piece pick and/or bulk) -Maintain cleanliness and tidiness in working and assigned area.
Requirements
- forklift
- warehouse
- machinery
- heavy lifting
- customer focus
- independent
What You Bring
-Ability to understand and follow directions -Work with safe and reliable machinery. -Safe work record and stable work history -Ability to proficiently and safely use forklift to transport products, load/unload trucks -Ability to read/comprehend sales orders, purchase orders, safety material, etc. -Over one year or recent forklift/warehouse experience -Ability to work independently at times under pressure -Customer Centric -Ability to handle physical tasks, such as lifting up to 75 lbs.
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Benefits
-Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription, Life Insurance, 401(k) with company match, tuition reimbursement, holiday pay, and paid time off (PTO). -The position offers a fixed wage of $21.75 per hour -Enjoy a Monday - Friday workweek with a consistent schedule
The Company
About Bluelinx Corporation
-Originally formed from Georgia-Pacific's distribution arm in 2004, it established itself as a distinct entity in building-materials distribution. -It handles both specialty and structural goods, including lumber, engineered wood, siding, and millwork, supporting projects from residential to large commercial developments. -As a publicly listed company on the NYSE (BXC), it emphasizes tailored services like LTL delivery, fabrication, and reloads to meet contractor needs. -A significant milestone in 2018 was the acquisition of Cedar Creek, which expanded its market reach and strengthened its competitive position.
Sector Specialisms
Residential
Commercial
Industrial
Building Products
Lumber
Panels
Engineered Wood
Siding
Millwork
Industrial Products
Outdoor Living
Specialty Lumber
Specialty Panels
