Load Builder

Builders FirstSource • Knoxville, TN

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About The Position

Under general supervision, the Load Builder 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 requires building safe, balanced loads according to customer orders and delivery vehicle capacity, handling and identifying materials, and following safety procedures. The position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Requirements

• High school diploma or General Education Degree (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 install strapping, bracing, or padding to prevent shifting or damage during transit.
• Build loads by determining appropriate weight, composition, and placement based on the customer order and delivery vehicle capacity.
• Read work orders or follow oral instructions to determine which materials must 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, a crowbar, claw hammer, or other hand tools.
• Attach identifying tags or labels to materials, or mark information on cases, bales, or other containers for correct identification.
• Understand and follow safety procedures and practices to prevent injury to self or coworkers; attend periodic safety meetings as required and may recommend safety procedure improvements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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