Material Handler - Albuquerque, NM

Job Title:

Material Handler

Location:

Albuquerque, NM

Company:
Builders First Source

Employment Type:

Full-time

Seniority Level: Entry level

Job Code:
Operations Specialist

Affiliate Sponsor:
Builders First Source

The following position is available to Veterans, Transitioning Military, National Guard and Reserve Members, Military Spouses, Wounded Warriors, and their Caregivers. This role is "On‑Site" at the location detailed in the job.

Builders First Source, 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.

Under direct supervision, 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.
• Other duties may be assigned.

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

High School/GED

• High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED). This is an entry level position where incumbent will receive on‑the‑job training.
• Knowledge of and ability to use motorized and non‑motorized material handling equipment.
• Manual dexterity.
• Knowledge of safety procedures while performing materials handling tasks.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.

• 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.

City:
Albuquerque

State:
New Mexico

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