Load Builder I Yard/Warehouse

Builders FirstSource • Lakeland, FL

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About The Position

Under general supervision, the Load Builder I performs routine loading and unloading of materials in a yard or at a work site and assembles load packages into trucks for delivery to customer job sites. The role has no supervisory responsibilities. Work takes place in a production or yard environment and may involve temperature variations, hazardous chemicals, mechanical parts, equipment noise, and dust. The position requires frequent lifting and carrying of up to 25 pounds and occasional lifting and carrying of up to 80 pounds. Specific tasks may involve 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 General Education Degree (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 operation 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 meet the physical demands of the role, including frequent lifting and carrying of up to 25 pounds and occasional lifting and carrying of up to 80 pounds; tasks may involve 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 the load is 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 to ensure items are correctly identified.
• Understand and observe safety procedures and practices to prevent injury to self or coworkers; attend periodic safety meetings as required and may recommend changes to improve safety procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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