Load Builder/Driver Helper

Builders FirstSource•Wenatchee, WA

17h•Onsite

About The Position

Performs routine loading and unloading of materials within yard or work site; assembles load packages into truck for delivery to customer job sites. Assists Driver in delivering customer orders; assists in loading and off-loading product; or drives pilot vehicle for oversize loads. May deliver customer orders using a company van or pickup truck under 10,000 GVW. Work is performed under the direction of department supervisor or manager. Does NOT require a Commercial Motor Vehicle license.

Requirements

High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED) and one (1) year experience performing these or similar tasks, or equivalent combination of education, training or experience.
Valid driver’s license required.

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 so as to provide for correct identification of items.
Assists with loading and appropriately securing product onto or inside delivery vehicle using motorized or non-motorized material handling equipment.
Assists Driver in delivering and off-loading product at customer facility.
With assistance from Driver will carry product (i.e., drywall, windows, doors, etc) to a designated area at the customer site.
Delivers customer orders to customer site using a company van or pickup truck.
Obtains signed proof of delivery.
Drives pilot vehicle for oversize loads, ensuring compliance with appropriate safety regulations.
Inspects and maintains delivery vehicles to ensure safety and compliance with regulatory requirements.
Plans and paces own work efficiency in order to meet daily, weekly, project, or team related productivity goals.
Understands and observes all safety procedures and practices in order to prevent injury to self or co-workers; attends periodic safety meetings as required; may recommend changes to improve safety procedures.