Load Builder I

About the role

Under general supervision, performs routine loading and unloading of materials within yard or work site; assembles load packages into truck for delivery to customer job sites. Drives various lifting devices (e.g. forklift) to move products, equipment of materials around the warehouse, shop or yard. Performs load-building, determining the appropriate weight, composition, and placement of load based on customer order and capacity of delivery vehicle to ensure load is balanced and safe for hauling.

Responsibilities

• Loads and unloads materials onto or from pallets, trucks or customer vehicles and installs strapping, bracing or padding to prevent shifting or damage in transit.
• Drives various lifting devices (e.g. forklift) to move products, equipment of materials around the warehouse, shop or yard.
• Performs load-building, determining the appropriate weight, composition, and placement of load based on customer order and capacity of delivery vehicle to ensure load is balanced and safe for hauling.
• Clares materials to or from storage to designated area using hand truck, electric dolly, forklift or other devices.
• Attaches identifying tags or labels to materials or marks information on cases, bales or other containers so as to provide correct identification of items.

Requirements

• High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED)
• Three (3) months experience performing these or similar tasks
• Equivalent combination of education and experience
• Forklift Certification required

Qualifications

None specified.

Skills

Physical strength and stamina are essential for this role. Ability to follow directions and work independently. Must be able to lift and carry heavy materials.

Benefits

Builders FirstSource offers competitive, affordable benefits designed to make life better for you and the people you love. For more information on our benefits, visit www.bldrbenefits.com.

Pay

N/A

Schedule

N/A

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

Builders FirstSource is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status or status as an individual with a disability. In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with Builders FirstSource, please call (214) 765-3990 or email: ADA.Accommodation@bldr.com. Please do not send resumes to this email address - it is intended only to be used to request an accommodation in submitting an application for a job opening.