Load Builder II
About The Position
Under general supervision, the Load Builder II performs routine loading and unloading of materials in a yard or work site and assembles load packages into trucks for delivery to customer job sites. The role involves selecting, arranging, securing, identifying, and moving materials while ensuring loads are balanced and safe for transport. The employee follows work orders or oral instructions, uses material-handling equipment and hand tools, and observes safety procedures. The position has no supervisory responsibilities, though the employee may provide training or guidance to less experienced Load Builders.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED and 1–2 years 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 driving and materials-handling tasks.
- Ability to use 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 install strapping, bracing, or padding to prevent shifting or damage in transit.
- Build loads by determining appropriate weight, composition, and placement based on customer orders and vehicle capacity to ensure balanced, safe hauling.
- Read work orders or follow oral instructions to determine which materials to move or load.
- Move materials to or from 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.
- Lift heavy objects by hand or with a power hoist, and clean work areas, machines, and equipment to assist machine operators.
- May provide training or guidance to less experienced Load Builders.
- Follow safety procedures and practices, attend periodic safety meetings as required, and may recommend safety-procedure improvements.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Competitive, affordable benefits designed to support employees and their families; specific benefit offerings are available at www.bldrbenefits.com.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
