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Material Handler
Auburn, WA Millwork
We are seeking a dependable and safety-focused Material Handler to join our team. In this entry-level role, you will be responsible for the movement, handling, storage, and organization of materials and finished products throughout our facility. The ideal candidate is motivated, eager to learn, and committed to maintaining a safe and efficient work environment.
This position offers hands-on training and an excellent opportunity to develop valuable skills within a manufacturing and production setting.
Key Responsibilities
- Safely handle, move, lift, carry, and stack raw materials, components, and finished products throughout the facility.
- Operate both motorized and non-motorized material handling equipment, including equipment requiring specialized training and certification.
- Ensure materials are transported efficiently to support production and operational goals.
- Follow established procedures and work instructions to maintain productivity and quality standards.
- Learn and apply operational processes through on-the-job training provided by supervisors and experienced team members.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.
- Adhere to all company safety policies, procedures, and regulations.
- Attend required safety meetings and training sessions.
- Identify and communicate opportunities to improve workplace safety and operational efficiency.
- Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Qualifications
Required Education & Experience
- High school diploma or General Education Diploma (GED) preferred.
- Entry-level position; no previous experience required.
- Willingness to learn through on-the-job training.
Physical Requirements
- Frequently lift and carry materials weighing up to 25 pounds.
- Occasionally lift and carry materials weighing up to 80 pounds.
- Ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, kneel, push, pull, and climb as required.
- Ability to perform physically demanding work in a production environment.
Work Environment
This position is performed in a manufacturing and production environment and may involve exposure to:
- Varying temperatures
- Dust and airborne particles
- Moving mechanical equipment
- Elevated noise levels
- Industrial materials and chemicals
Appropriate safety equipment and training will be provided.
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. To help keep BFS employees safe, we actively enforce our drug free workplace expectations. This role is a safety sensitive position for which impairment while working presents a substantial risk of death, which means candidates must complete our pre-employment drug testing process, which includes marijuana.
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. This role is eligible for medical, dental, vision, and disability insurance plans, 401(k) retirement savings plan, PTO (including paid sick time), and 8 paid holidays per year (for salaried and hourly team members). Details about Builders FirstSource’s benefits offerings are available 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.
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