Material Handler Homer

Material Handler I - Homer #48019

Spenard Builders Supply is Alaska's choice for building materials and home improvements. Statewide, we service the needs of residential and commercial builders, specialty contractors, government and other institutions, and especially do‑it‑yourselfers. Today, Spenard Builders Supply is owned by Builders First Source, the largest supplier of building products, prefabricated components, and value‑added services to the residential construction market in the U.S. We provide customers an integrated home‑building solution, offering manufacturing, supply, delivery, and installation for a full range of structural and related building products.

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 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.
• Other duties may be assigned.

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.

At Builders First Source, 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 live happier, healthier and more secure lives. To view all our benefit offerings:

Builders First Source is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national origin, status as a protected veteran or status as an individual with a disability.

Position open until filled.