Forklift/Material Handler/Load Builders - Teamster

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

Now Hiring: Forklift/Material Handler/Load Builders - Teamster Tacoma, WA Handles and maintains the flow of materials and products on the premises according to established guidelines

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 in order to increase own knowledge of work processes

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

Minimum Requirements: High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED)

This is an entry level position where incumbent will receive on-the-job training

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

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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