Forklift Operator - Load Builder

Builders FirstSource; Heber City (UT); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Builders FirstSource in Heber City, Utah is seeking a Forklift Operator to perform routine loading and unloading of materials, assemble load packages into trucks, and help move goods safely around the yard.

You will follow safety procedures, operate forklifts, read work orders, and ensure proper labeling and packaging for delivery to customer job sites. High school diploma or GED and forklift certification required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED and three months of similar tasks, or equivalent experience.
• Forklift certification is required.
• Ability to read work orders and labels and follow safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload materials onto pallets, trucks, or customer vehicles and secure with straps or padding to prevent damage.
• Build loads by weighing, stacking, and arranging items for safe transit.
• Read work orders or instructions to determine materials to move.
• Transport materials using a hand truck, electric dolly, forklift, or other device to designated areas.
• Identify items and attach tags or labels for correct identification.

Skills

Forklift operation

Safety procedures

Equipment handling

Reading & writing

Manual dexterity

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift certification

Job description

Forklift Operator

Heber City, Utah

Purpose

Under general supervision performs routine loading and unloading of materials within yard or work site; assembles load packages into truck for delivery to customer job sites.

Essential duties and 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.
• Opens containers, units, slings and loads, using steel cutters, crowbar, claw-hammer or other hand tools.
• 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.
• Understands and observes all safety procedures and practices in order to prevent injury to self or co-workers; attends periodic safety meetings as required; may recommend changes to improve safety procedures.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Supervisory responsibilities

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Minimum requirements

High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED) and three (3) months experience performing these or similar tasks; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Forklift certification required.

Competencies

• Requires forklift operator certification
• Knowledge of company products sufficient to take into account weight, shape and handling requirements
• Ability to read and write to handle work orders and labeling tasks
• Manual dexterity
• Ability to use simple hand tools
• Knowledge of safety procedures while performing forklift driving and materials handling tasks
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions
• Ability to count items and verify against prepared lists.

Work environment / physical activity

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Work is performed within a production or yard environment, subject to temperature variations, hazardous chemicals, mechanical parts, equipment noise and dust.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 25 pounds frequently and on occasion up to 80 pounds.
• May be required to perform specific tasks that involve climbing, lifting, pushing or kneeling.

At BFS, we want you and your career to be greater than what you ever could have expected. Our supportive, people -first culture will build you up and empower you to do more, be more, and become better every day. Join us and see what's possible when you can rise to new challenges, learn new skills, and add to your career tool belt every day.

At Builders FirstSource, we offer competitive, affordable benefits designed to make life better for you and the people you love. Our goal is simple - provide great plans that help you and your family to live happier, healthier and more secure lives.

Builders FirstSource is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status or status as an individual with a disability.

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Please note that due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to respond to individual inquiries about the status of your application.