Load Builder II

Builders FirstSource•Vandalia, OH

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 builds balanced, safe loads based on customer orders and vehicle capacity, handles and identifies materials, and maintains a clean work area. The position may provide training or guidance to less experienced Load Builders and has no supervisory responsibilities. Work is performed in a production or yard environment subject to temperature variations, hazardous chemicals, mechanical parts, equipment noise, and dust. The employee must frequently lift and carry up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift up to 80 pounds; the job may also require occasionally lifting or moving more than 100 pounds. Tasks may involve climbing, lifting, pushing, kneeling, standing, walking, reaching, and handling materials. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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 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 meet the physical demands of the role, including frequent lifting and carrying up to 25 pounds and occasional lifting up to 80 pounds; the employee must occasionally lift or move more than 100 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required include close vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.

Responsibilities

Load and unload materials onto or from pallets, trucks, or customer vehicles, using 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 safe, balanced 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, a claw hammer, 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.
Clean work areas, machines, and equipment to assist machine operators.
May train or guide less experienced Load Builders.
Observe safety procedures and practices, attend safety meetings as required, and may recommend improvements to safety procedures.
Perform other duties as assigned.