Load Builder II Yard/Warehouse

Dixieline • Riverside, CA

9d

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 uses material-handling equipment and hand tools to move, prepare, identify, and secure materials while observing safety procedures. The position has no supervisory responsibilities, though it may include providing 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.
• 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 understand and carry out detailed but straightforward written or oral instructions using common sense.
• Ability to count items and verify them against prepared lists.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload materials onto or from pallets, trucks, and customer vehicles, and install 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 vehicle capacity so loads are balanced and safe for hauling.
• Read work orders or follow oral instructions to determine which materials need to be moved or loaded.
• 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, crowbars, claw hammers, or other hand tools.
• Attach identifying tags or labels to materials, or mark information on cases, bales, and other containers.
• Lift heavy objects by hand or with a power hoist, and clean work areas, machines, and equipment to assist machine operators.
• Provide training and/or guidance to less experienced Load Builders, as needed.
• Observe safety procedures and practices, attend safety meetings as required, and potentially recommend improvements to safety procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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