Load Builder

Truitt & White; Berkeley (CA); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Truitt & White Lumber Company in Berkeley, CA seeks a Load Builder to efficiently assemble loads for delivery, stage orders, and keep shipments ready for transport. You will coordinate with the dispatcher and sales staff to resolve stock issues and ensure accurate, timely fulfillment.

Responsibilities include building and staging loads, operating a forklift and saws as needed, loading customers when short-staffed, and working outdoors in varying weather while safely lifting up to 60 pounds and

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Experience in load building and order preparation for delivery.
• Familiarity with coordinating logistics and communication with dispatchers and sales staff.
• Previous warehouse experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Build loads for orders scheduled for delivery with accuracy and timeliness.
• Stage prepared orders for loading onto trucks, maintaining organization.
• Coordinate with dispatcher and sales staff to resolve stock issues.
• Operate forklift safely and efficiently.
• Use saws and other tools as needed for loading.
• Lift and move products up to 60 pounds; work outdoors in varying weather.

Skills

Forklift operation

Saws operation

Multi-tasking

Dispatcher/ sales coordination

Manual dexterity

Lift 60 lbs

Outdoor work endurance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift

Saws

Job description

## DescriptionJob Purpose:* The Load Builder at TRUITT AND WHITE LUMBER COMPANY is responsible for efficiently building loads for orders that are scheduled for delivery, ensuring that all products are accurately staged and ready for transport. This role requires effective coordination with the dispatcher and sales staff to address any product stock issues and ensure seamless order fulfillment.Key Responsibilities:\*Your supervisor and/or management may have other responsibilities for you to do not listed below\** Build loads for orders that are being delivered, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.* Stage prepared orders to be loaded onto delivery trucks, maintaining organization and efficiency.* Multi-task between various orders to meet delivery schedules and customer requirements.* Coordinate with the dispatcher and sales staff to resolve any product stock issues related to orders being built.* Help load customers in the yard when short staffed.* Operate forklifts and other machinery safely and effectively to handle and transport products.* Utilize saws and other tools as needed for product preparation and load building.* Work outdoors in varying weather conditions, including cold and hot temperatures.* Lift and move products weighing up to 60lbs, ensuring safety and proper handling.* Sit and stand for extended periods while performing job duties.* Grab, grasp, pull, and carry products as required for load building and staging activities.## QualificationsRequired Education:* High School Diploma or GEDRequired Experience:* Experience in load building and order preparation for delivery* Familiarity with coordinating logistics and communication with dispatchers and sales staff* Previous experience in a warehouse or similar environment is preferredRequired Skills and Abilities:* Proficiency in operating a forklift* Ability to use saws safely and efficiently* Comfortable working outside in varying weather conditions, including cold and hot temperatures* Physical capability to lift up to 60 pounds* Ability to sit and stand for extended periods* Strong manual dexterity to grab, grasp, pull, and carry products* Effective multi-tasking skills to handle multiple orders simultaneously