Load Builder I

Builders FirstSource•Gaylord, MI

10h

About The Position

Under general supervision, the Load Builder I performs routine loading and unloading of materials in a yard or work site and assembles load packages into trucks for delivery to customer job sites. The role uses work orders or oral instructions to identify materials, determine safe load composition and placement, move materials between storage and designated areas, and secure items for transit. The employee follows safety procedures and may recommend improvements. This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED and three months of experience performing these or similar tasks, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Forklift certification is required.
Knowledge of company products sufficient to account for weight, shape, and handling requirements.
Ability to read and write for work orders and labeling tasks.
Manual dexterity and ability to use simple hand tools.
Knowledge of safety procedures for forklift driving and materials handling.
Ability to understand and carry out detailed but uncomplicated written or oral instructions using common sense.
Ability to count items and verify them against prepared lists.
Ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds frequently and, on occasion, up to 80 pounds.
May be required to perform tasks involving climbing, lifting, pushing, or kneeling.

Responsibilities

Load and unload materials onto or from pallets, trucks, and customer vehicles; install strapping, bracing, or padding to prevent shifting or damage during transit.
Build loads by determining appropriate weight, composition, and placement based on customer orders and vehicle capacity, ensuring loads are balanced and safe to haul.
Read work orders or follow oral instructions to determine which materials to move or load.
Move materials between storage and designated areas using a hand truck, electric dolly, forklift, or other device.
Open containers, units, slings, and loads using steel cutters, crowbars, claw hammers, or other hand tools.
Attach identifying tags or labels to materials, or mark information on cases, bales, or other containers.
Observe safety procedures and practices, attend periodic safety meetings as required, and potentially recommend safety procedure improvements.
Perform other duties as assigned.