Material Handler - Mid Shift

Job Description

Job Description

We are currently looking for a Material Handler  to join our VALUES based organization. 

Mid Shift: 3pm - 12am

Pay Rate:  $19/hr.

Responsibilities and Essential Functions: 

• Material Handling: Safely pick up, move, stack, and load/unload lumber, timbers, and other building materials using forklifts, pallet jacks, or hand tools 

• Sorting & Stacking: Inspect lumber for defects, sort by grade/size, and stack on pallets or trucks for shipping 

• Inventory Control: Record incoming/outgoing quantities, label products, and maintain accurate stock records 

• Quality Assurance: Ensure materials meet quality standards; verify deliveries match purchase orders 

• Equipment Operation: Operate and maintain forklifts, pallet jacks, and other yard equipment; follow maintenance logs 

• Work Area Maintenance: Keep yards and storage areas clean, organized, and hazard-free 

• Safety Compliance: Follow all safety procedures, wear required PPE (gloves, goggles, steel-toe boots), and report hazards  

• Team Coordination: Communicate with truck drivers, warehouse staff, to ensure smooth operations 

• Soft Skills: Teamwork, attention to detail, communication, and ability to work in a fast-paced environment 

  Qualifications:  

• High School: Diploma or equivalent 

• Experience: Prior lumber yard, warehouse, or material handling experience preferred 

• Physical Ability: Lift up to 50 lbs, climb, kneel, reach, and bend; work in varying weather conditions 

• Equipment Skills: Ability to operate a forklift, table saws, chainsaws, etc.

• Knowledge: Understanding of lumber grades, safety regulations 

• Soft Skills: Teamwork, attention to detail, communication, and ability to work in a fast-paced environment 

• Math: Must have basic math and analytical skills 

• Computers: Must be computer literate, Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook 

• Applicant: Self-starter, pro-active and able to take initiative  

Specialty Building Products is the leading distributor of specialty building products in North America. SBP operates under the brands U.S. LUMBER, Alexandria Moulding, REEB Millwork, DW Distribution, Millwork Sales and Amerhart. We serve 45 states in the U.S. and 8 provinces in Canada from over 40 locations. Here at SBP we are a people first organization, our team is built upon strong culture and standards for success. We value your perspective and want to learn more about you with a commitment to laying the foundation for you to build a successful career with us. Join us and EVOLVE your future at Specialty Building Products!

Being a part of SBP you will be eligible for many benefits. Full-Time benefits would include:

• Medical, Dental, Vision given on the 1st of the month following 30 days of employment
• Company-Paid Life Insurance & Disability
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Company-Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays & Floating Holidays
• PLUS ADDITIONAL PERKS!

Serving our communities:

We are also committed to our core value of “using our influence to have a uniquely positive impact” on the people that we touch. Through our initiatives we encourage and incentivize our employees to aid fellow employees in need and to better serve our communities and the people we directly influence.

We are proud to have the best team in our industry. We have experienced a tremendous amount of growth as a company. This growth has served not only our customer base but has also provided significant opportunities for advancement amongst our employees.

*Please be careful about scam recruitment.  Specialty Building Products would never send any candidate a check or instructions to deposit funds in a bank account in connection with the interview or hiring process.

Specialty Building Products is an equal opportunity employer. It is our policy of Specialty Building Products not to discriminate in hiring and employment on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, age, military status, genetic information, or other protected class status in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws.