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If you thrive in a team-oriented environment that prioritizes safety and quality service, we want to hear from you!\n\nWhy BlueLinx?\nThis position offers a fixed wage of $19.83 per hour\nEnjoy a Monday - Friday workweek with a consistent schedule\nWork with safe and reliable machinery.\nComprehensive Benefits: \nMedical, Dental, Vision, Prescription\n401(k) with company match\nTuition reimbursement\nLife Insurance\nGenerous Paid Time Off (PTO) and 8 Company Holidays\n\nWhat You’ll Do:\nOperate forklift in compliance with forklift training and safety guidelines.\nLoad/unload/store building materials from trailers or rail cars while minimizing damage.\nStore and retrieve material (piece pick and/or bulk)\nPrepare the paperwork required for distribution and shipping of products.\nPerforms daily inspection and maintenance of equipment.\nMaintain cleanliness and tidiness in working and assigned area.\nAssists in periodic inventory counts as requested.\n\nWhat We’re Looking For:\nOne year or recent forklift/warehouse experience\nAbility to proficiently and safely use forklift to transport products, load/unload trucks\nAbility to understand and follow directions\nAbility to work independently at times under pressure\nAbility to handle physical tasks, such as lifting up to 75 lbs. \nAbility to read/comprehend sales orders, purchase orders, safety material, etc.\nSafe work record and stable work history\n\nOur Values: With every decision and action, we put people first, keep the future in mind, and work as a team toward shared progress:\n • Customer Centric • Respect • Collaboration • Integrity • Grit\n\nAbout Us:\nBlueLinx (NYSE: BXC) is one of America’s largest distributors of building products, with over 70,000 branded and private-label SKUs. 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