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Material Handler

Boise Cascade Company
Wayne, MI Full Time
POSTED ON 4/18/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/17/2026
Many employers offer jobs; at Boise Cascade, we offer career opportunities. We are one of the largest manufacturers of plywood and engineered wood products in North America and the only wholesale stocking distributor for building products that can service the entire United States. Our broad national footprint provides opportunities in many career fields including sales, technical design/drafting, engineering, maintenance, I/T, administrative, production, warehousing, distribution and CDL truck driving. We’re invested in cultivating a respectful workplace culture that attracts, connects, grows, and retains a talented workforce – one where everyone feels seen, heard, and valued. Our people-centered approach to associate experience and engagement is rooted in our Core Values.

Boise Cascade has an exciting opening for a Material Handler [Forklift Operator], Please review the responsibilities and needed qualifications below and apply today!

Responsibilities

  • Receive, select, and load materials
  • Operate forklift safely and efficiently
  • Verify accuracy of orders after packaging and loading
  • Provide basic customer service to internal and external customers
  • Work with other team members to fulfill orders and complete tasks daily
  • Maintain clean working area
  • Follow all safety procedures (OSHA compliance)
  • Perform daily safety checks on forklifts
  • Perform additional duties as assigned

Qualifications

  • Basic:
    • High school diploma, GED, or 2 years equivalent experience
    • Able to understand and follow safety/work instructions
    • Comfortable with physical work in all weather conditions
    • Ability to use hand tools and chainsaw
  • Preferred:
    • Forklift experience (sit-down/counterbalance)
    • Familiarity with building materials
    • Able to measure and calculate material lengths
Work Environment

  • High traffic warehouse and yard
  • Physically demanding; outdoors in all weather conditions

Operador de Montacargas/Manipulador de Materiales

Responsabilidades Clave

  • Recibir, seleccionar y cargar materiales
  • Operar el montacargas de forma segura y eficiente
  • Verificar la precisión de los pedidos después del empaquetado y la carga
  • Brindar un servicio básico a clientes internos y externos
  • Trabajar con otros miembros del equipo para completar los pedidos y las tareas diarias
  • Mantener el área de trabajo limpia
  • Seguir todos los procedimientos de seguridad (En cumplimiento con OSHA)
  • Realizar controles de seguridad diarios en los montacargas
  • Realizar tareas adicionales según se asignen

Requisitos

  • Básico:
    • Diploma de bachillerato, GED o más de 2 años de experiencia equivalente
    • Capacidad para comprender y seguir las instrucciones de seguridad/trabajo
    • Capacidad para realizar trabajo físico en cualquier condición climática
  • Preferible:
    • Experiencia con montacargas (sentado/contrapesado)
    • Familiaridad con materiales de construcción
    • Capacidad para medir y calcular la longitud de los materiales
Entorno de Trabajo

  • Almacén y patio con alto tráfico
  • Exigente físicamente; al aire libre en cualquier condición climática

About Boise Cascade

Boise Cascade has been in the business of manufacturing wood products and distributing building materials for over half a century. Today we're one of the largest manufacturers of plywood and engineered wood products in North America – and the only wholesale stocking distributor for building products that can service the entire United States. Because our business is built on relationships, our associates are critical to our success. And we're committed to investing in them. That's why we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to have a positive impact on all areas of your life – from health and well-being, career, and community, to financial security and personal safety, with many benefits beginning on your first day of employment. We call it, Total Rewards. Here's a snapshot of what we offer:

Our Benefits

  • Medical Prescription Drug
  • Dental Vision
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare Dependent Care)
  • 401(k) Retirement Savings with company contribution
  • Paid Time Off (20 days per year)
  • Paid Holidays (10 per year)
  • Paid Parental Leave (6 weeks)
  • Life Insurance

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