Forklift Operator / Materials Handler

Job Details
Job Location
Dothan Yard - Dothan, AL
Position Type
Full Time
Education Level
High School
Travel Percentage
None
Job Shift
Day
Job Category
Distribution - Shipping
Description
Townsend Building Supply, a leading supplier of lumber and building materials in the Wiregrass area, is seeking a Materials Handler / Warehouse Associate to join our growing team in Dothan, AL. This position will be responsible filling and loading orders in a safe manner while being courteous and professional at all times. This position will require the use of a forklift. Forklift operators will be well trained and follow all the rules and regulations set forth by OSHA and Townsend Building Supply. Hours are on day shift Mon.-Fri..
Do you want to be part of a company dedicated to helping you succeed? Do you want the honor of working with the best employees and serving the greatest customers in the area? If so, Townsend Building Supply is the perfect place for you! Lets build a great future together, Apply Today!
Townsend Offers:

• Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance - Available after 30 days!
• Company paid life insurance
• Paid vacation after 6 months!
• 401k w/company match
• Advancement opportunities
• Competitive compensation
• AND MUCH MORE!

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Loading and unloading customer vehicles and delivery trucks in a safe and professional manner.
• Participating in the loading of all goods in the yard in preparation for customer delivery.
• Read customer orders and shipping orders to determine items to be moved, gathered, distributed, and/or shipped.
• Move materials and items from receiving or storage areas to shipping or to other designated areas.
• Assist with unloading trucks and checking in merchandise.
• Sort and place materials or items on racks, shelves or in bins.
• Mark materials with identifying information using appropriate method.
• Completion and maintenance of proper loading documents, as well as shipping and receiving documents.
• Record amounts of materials or items received or distributed using appropriate method.
• Daily operation of forklifts for loading and unloading of stock and stock replenishment.
• Assist with delivery and pick-up on job sites as necessary.
• Assist in counting of physical inventory.

Working Conditions Include:
This position works in a yard / warehouse setting, with exposure to outside weather conditions. This role uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, and photocopiers, and standard warehouse equipment such as a fork lift and hand trucks.
Qualifications
Specific Requirements Include But Are Not Limited To:

• At least 18 years old
• High school diploma or equivalent
• At least 1 year material handling experience (by hand and utilizing equipment)
• At least 1 year experience loading and unloading trucks using a forklift
• Able to perform manual labor
• Attention to detail
• Ability to effectively follow written and verbal instructions
• Strong communication skills
• Excellent customer service skills
• Dedication to safety
• Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 80 pounds
• Must be able to walk, stand, bend, and stoop for long periods of time
• Must be able to pass background and drug tests

Townsend Building Supply complies with all applicable laws regarding equal opportunity in all its activities and programs and does not discriminate against anyone protected by law because of age, color, disability, national origin, race, religion, sex, handicap, or status as a veteran or disabled veteran.