Load Builder I Yard/Warehouse

Builders FirstSource•Edisto Island, SC

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, 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 requires safely handling materials, preparing balanced loads, following work orders, and using material-moving equipment and hand tools. Work takes place in a production or yard environment with exposure to temperature variations, hazardous chemicals, mechanical parts, equipment noise, and dust. 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 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 use common-sense understanding to follow detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.
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 need to perform tasks involving climbing, lifting, pushing, or kneeling.

Responsibilities

Load and unload materials onto or from pallets, trucks, or 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 delivery-vehicle capacity to ensure 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, claw hammer, or other hand tools.
Attach identifying tags or labels to materials, or mark information on cases, bales, or other containers to ensure correct identification.
Follow safety procedures and practices to prevent injury, attend periodic safety meetings as required, and potentially recommend improvements to safety procedures.
Perform other duties as assigned.