Forklift Operator & Load Builder - Efficient Yard Logistics

Builders FirstSource; Fairbanks (AK); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Builders FirstSource in Fairbanks, AK is hiring a Load Builder/Forklift Operator to assemble and secure load packages and efficiently move materials for delivery to job sites.

The role requires forklift certification, a high school diploma or GED, and at least 3 months of related experience. You will follow safety procedures, lift up to 80 pounds, and work in a production yard environment. Competitive benefits and opportunities for advancement are provided.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with 3 months of related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Forklift certification required.

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.

Skills

Forklift operation

Material handling

Safety compliance

Reading work orders

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift

Job description

Builders FirstSource in Fairbanks, AK is hiring a Load Builder/Forklift Operator to assemble and secure load packages and efficiently move materials for delivery to job sites.

The role requires forklift certification, a high school diploma or GED, and at least 3 months of related experience. You will follow safety procedures, lift up to 80 pounds, and work in a production yard environment. Competitive benefits and opportunities for advancement are provided.