Load Builder I

Builders FirstSource • Groveland, FL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, performs routine loading and unloading of materials within the yard or worksite. Assembles load packages into trucks for delivery to customer job sites. 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. Drives various lifting devices, such as a forklift, to move products, equipment, or materials around the warehouse, shop, or yard. Performs load-building, determining the appropriate weight, composition, and placement of loads based on customer orders and the capacity of delivery vehicles to ensure loads are balanced and safe for hauling. Conveys materials to or from storage to designated areas using a hand truck, electric dolly, forklift, or other devices. Attaches identifying tags or labels to materials or marks information on cases, bales, or other containers to provide correct identification of items.

Requirements

• High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED)
• Three (3) months experience performing these or similar tasks
• Forklift Certification required
• Equivalent combination of education and experience

Responsibilities

• Performs routine loading and unloading of materials within yard or work site.
• Assembles load packages into truck for delivery to customer job sites.
• Loads and unloads materials onto or from pallets, trucks or customer vehicles.
• Installs strapping, bracing or padding to prevent shifting or damage in transit.
• Drives various lifting devices (e.g. forklift) to move products, equipment or materials.
• 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.
• Conveys materials to or from storage to designated area using hand truck, electric dolly, forklift or other devices.
• Attaches identifying tags or labels to materials or marks information on cases, bales or other containers so as to provide correct identification of items.

What This Job Offers

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