Forklift-Certified Load Builder – Safe, Efficient

Fremont Economic Development Corp.; Colorado; On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Builders FirstSource in Colorado is hiring a Material Handler to perform routine loading and unloading of materials in yard or on-site delivery packaging for customers. You will read work orders, prepare loads, and ensure safe, balanced transport using forklifts and hand trucks.

Responsibilities include securing loads, verifying item labeling, following safety procedures, and collaborating with teams to meet delivery schedules.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED and three months experience performing these or similar tasks; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Forklift certification required.
• Ability to read and write to handle work orders and labeling tasks.

Responsibilities

• Loads and unloads materials onto or from pallets, trucks or customer vehicles and installs strapping, bracing or padding to prevent shifting or damage in transit.
• Performs load-building, determining the appropriate weight, composition, and placement of load based on customer order and capacity of delivery vehicle to ensure load is balanced and safe for hauling.
• Reads work order or follows oral instructions to determine materials to be moved or loaded.
• Conveys materials to or from storage to designated area using hand truck, electric dolly, forklift or other device.
• Attaches identifying tags or labels to materials or marks information on cases, bales or other containers so as to provide for correct identification of items.

Skills

Reading & writing

Hand tools use

Safety procedures

Material handling

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift

Electric dolly

Hand truck

Job description

Builders FirstSource in Colorado is hiring a Material Handler to perform routine loading and unloading of materials in yard or on-site delivery packaging for customers. You will read work orders, prepare loads, and ensure safe, balanced transport using forklifts and hand trucks.

Responsibilities include securing loads, verifying item labeling, following safety procedures, and collaborating with teams to meet delivery schedules.