Load Builder I Yard/Warehouse
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 uses work orders or oral instructions to identify materials, moves materials with equipment or hand tools, and builds balanced, safe loads according to customer orders and vehicle capacity. The employee follows safety procedures and practices, attends safety meetings as required, and may recommend improvements to safety procedures. 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 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.
- 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, and customer vehicles; 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 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, crowbars, claw hammers, or other hand tools.
- Attach identifying tags or labels to materials or mark information on containers to ensure correct identification.
- Follow safety procedures and practices to prevent injury to self and coworkers; attend safety meetings as required and may recommend safety improvements.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Competitive, affordable benefit plans intended to support employees and their families.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
