Load Builder I Yard/Warehouse
Builders FirstSource•Lakeland, FL
•$18 - $20
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 involves handling and identifying materials, building safe and balanced loads, and following safety procedures while working in a production or yard environment. 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 apply common-sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.
- Ability to count items and verify them against prepared lists.
Responsibilities
- Load and unload materials onto or from pallets, trucks, or customer vehicles, and secure them with 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, claw hammer, or other hand tools.
- Attach identifying tags or labels to materials, or mark information on cases, bales, or other containers.
- Understand and observe safety procedures and practices to prevent injury to self and coworkers; attend periodic safety meetings as required and possibly recommend safety improvements.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Competitive, affordable benefits; specific benefits are not listed in the posting.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
