Load Builder I

Builders FirstSource • Rudyard Township, MI

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, performs routine loading and unloading of materials within a yard or work site. Assembles load packages onto trucks for delivery to customer job sites. This role is with BFS, the #1 name in the industry and America’s largest supplier of building materials, value-added components, and building services to the professional market. BFS values its drivers and supports them through continued learning and training, the right equipment, tools, technology, and a commitment to safety and career growth.

Requirements

• High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED) and three (3) months experience performing these or similar tasks; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Forklift certification required.
• Knowledge of company products sufficient to take into account weight, shape, and handling requirements.
• Ability to read and write to handle work orders and labeling tasks.
• Manual dexterity.
• Ability to use simple hand tools.
• Knowledge of safety procedures while performing forklift driving and materials handling tasks.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.
• Ability to count items and verify against prepared lists.

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 orders or follows oral instructions to determine materials to be moved or loaded.
• Conveys materials to or from storage to designated areas using hand truck, electric dolly, forklift, or other devices.
• 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 for correct identification of items.
• Understands and observes all safety procedures and practices to prevent injury to self or co-workers; attends periodic safety meetings as required; may recommend changes to improve safety procedures.

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Great perks and benefits
• Competitive, affordable benefits designed to make life better for you and your family
• Great plans that help you and your family to live happier, healthier, and more secure lives

What This Job Offers

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