Warehouse Associate Jobs in Decatur, AL (NOW HIRING)

Company Overview

Foundation Building Materials (FBM) is a leading construction materials distribution company that serves the commercial and residential construction markets across North America. With a commitment to innovation, quality, and customer satisfaction, FBM provides a wide range of construction products and services to contractors and builders.  Based in California, FBM has more than 7,000+ Employees and 400+ Locations across the United States and Canada.  FBM's Core Values of Safety First, Customer Driven, Valuing Our People, Integrity and the Pursuit of Excellence form the foundation for an excellent Customer experience that is recognized across the industry.

Position Overview

At Foundation Building Materials (FBM), Warehouse Associates keep operations running smoothly receiving, organizing, and safely loading materials with precision and pride. Join a fast-paced, hands-on team that values integrity, reliability, and career growth.

Key Responsibilities

1. Customer Service & Product Knowledge

• Provide service to customers entering the warehouse.
• Maintain a high level of customer focus in producing quality products and services.
• Maintain a full understanding of all products by identification, weight, and size.

2. Warehouse Operations & Maintenance

• Perform minor building maintenance when necessary. 
• Receive, organize, and move incoming materials and load outgoing materials.
• Allocate and move material to its correct place and always ensure an orderly warehouse.
• Maintain packing specifications, and make suitable skids/pallets, etc.

• Participate in monthly and/or annual physical inventories.

3. Safety

• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized warehouse environment.
• Follow all safety protocols and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requirements to maintain a safe working environment.
• Use proper lifting techniques.
• Wear appropriate personal protective equipment, safety shoes and clothing.

4. Trainings

• Attend and participate in all required company training programs.

5. Physical Requirements

• Frequent use of hands and arms for equipment operation, grasping and manipulation. 
• Occasional operation of forklift or other similar equipment for multiple hours a day.
• Occasional pushing, pulling, lifting or carrying approximately 100 lbs. utilizing proper lifting procedures.

• Additional physical requirements may be needed as duties are assigned.

6. Miscellaneous

• Support our values in the stated areas of Safety, Customer Focus, Teamwork, Integrity and being a Company of Choice for both employees and customers.
• Conform to all company policies and procedures, and OSHA standards. 
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Building supply warehouse experience strongly preferred.
• High school diploma, general education degree (GED), or equivalent work experience and/or training.
• Valid Heavy Forklift Operator Certification for equipment rated up to 20,000 lbs.
• Demonstrated experience safely operating high-capacity forklifts in an industrial or warehouse environment.

Reports To

Branch Manager

Benefits

At FBM, we’re committed to supporting our employees both personally and professionally. We offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to help you thrive inside and outside of work.  Our excellent package includes:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• HSA/ FSA plans
• Voluntary Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
• Critical illness, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Coverage
• Legal Insurance Plan
• Generous 401(k) plan with company match

Equal Opportunity Employer

Foundation Building Materials is an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals, including those with disabilities. We value diversity and inclusion and are dedicated to creating a workplace where all employees feel respected and empowered. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, merit, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability status, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. 

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable state and local laws, we provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities to help them perform the essential functions of their job. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process or while employed, please contact Human Resources at Talent@myfbm.com.

Posting Period

This job will be posted for at least 5 days, starting on the initial post date reflected above.