Load Builder I Yard/Warehouse

About the Role

Under general supervision, performs routine loading and unloading of materials within the yard or work site; assembles load packages into trucks for delivery to customer job sites.

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.
• 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.
• Reads work order or follows oral instructions to determine materials to be moved or loaded.
• Conveys materials to or from storage to designated area using hand truck, electric dolly, forklift, or other device.
• Opens containers, units, slings, and loads using steel cutters, crowbar, claw-hammer, or other hand tools.
• Attaches identifying tags or labels to materials or marks information on cases, bales, or other containers to provide correct identification of items.
• Understands and observes all safety procedures and practices to prevent injury to self or co-workers; attends periodic safety meetings as required; may recommend changes to improve safety procedures.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED) and three (3) months of experience performing these or similar tasks; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Forklift certification required.

Skills

• Requires forklift operator certification.
• Knowledge of company products sufficient to account for weight, shape, and handling requirements.
• Ability to read and write to handle work orders and labeling tasks.
• Manual dexterity.
• Ability to use simple hand tools.
• Knowledge of safety procedures while performing forklift driving and materials handling tasks.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.
• Ability to count items and verify against prepared lists.

Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Work is performed within a production or yard environment, subject to temperature variations, hazardous chemicals, mechanical parts, equipment noise, and dust.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 25 pounds frequently and on occasion up to 80 pounds.
• May be required to perform specific tasks that involve climbing, lifting, pushing, or kneeling.

Benefits

Builders FirstSource offers competitive, affordable benefits designed to make life better for you and your family. Benefits include health plans to help you and your family live happier, healthier, and more secure lives.

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