Lumber Load Builder / Forklift Operator
About The Position
Ignite your career at Builders FirstSource, America’s largest supplier of building materials, value-added components and building services to the professional market. The #1 name in our industry, we help make the dream of home ownership more achievable every day. At BFS, you’ll be equipped with all the tools, training, and resources you need, and you’ll be empowered to try new things, gain new experiences, and build a career with unlimited horizons. Job Summary We are seeking a reliable and safety-focused Forklift Operator / Load Builder to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for loading, unloading, moving, and organizing building materials in the yard and warehouse while ensuring customer orders are accurately prepared for delivery. The ideal candidate has forklift experience, strong attention to detail, and a commitment to maintaining a safe work environment.
Requirements
- Minimum of 3 months of experience in material handling, warehouse operations, yard operations, or a related field.
- Valid forklift certification.
- Ability to read and interpret work orders, labels, and shipping documents.
- Basic math and counting skills to verify inventory and materials.
- Ability to safely operate forklifts and other material handling equipment.
- Experience using basic hand tools.
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience in a lumber yard, building materials, warehouse, manufacturing, or distribution environment.
- Knowledge of load-building and safe material handling practices.
Responsibilities
- Load and unload building materials from trucks, pallets, and customer vehicles.
- Safely build and secure loads for delivery, ensuring proper weight distribution and load balance.
- Read work orders and follow instructions to accurately select and prepare materials.
- Move products and materials between storage areas and loading zones using forklifts, hand trucks, electric dollies, and other equipment.
- Secure loads with straps, bracing, or padding to prevent damage during transport.
- Open containers, bundles, and shipments using hand tools as needed.
- Apply tags, labels, and identifying information to materials and inventory.
- Verify materials and quantities against work orders and shipping documentation.
Benefits
- Health, dental, and vision benefits
- 401(k) retirement savings plan
- PTO (including paid sick time)
- 8 paid holidays per year
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
