Load Builder I

Builders FirstSource • Delaware, OH

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About The Position

Under general supervision, the Load Builder I performs routine loading and unloading of materials within a yard or work site and assembles load packages into trucks for delivery to customer job sites. The role uses material-handling equipment and hand tools to move, prepare, secure, and identify materials while following safety procedures.

Work is performed in a production or yard environment that may involve temperature variations, hazardous chemicals, mechanical parts, equipment noise, and dust. The employee must frequently lift and carry up to 25 pounds and occasionally up to 80 pounds, and may perform tasks involving climbing, lifting, pushing, or kneeling. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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 to handle 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 apply common-sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.
• Ability to count items and verify them against prepared lists.
• Ability to frequently lift and carry up to 25 pounds and occasionally 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, or customer vehicles, and 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 delivery-vehicle capacity, ensuring loads are balanced and safe for hauling.
• 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, a crowbar, a claw hammer, or other hand tools.
• Attach identifying tags or labels to materials, or mark information on cases, bales, or other containers to identify items correctly.
• Understand and observe safety procedures and practices to prevent injury to self or coworkers; attend periodic safety meetings as required and may recommend safety-procedure improvements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED