Load Builder

Builders FirstSource, Inc.; Forest Grove (OR); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Affirmative Action Employer

Job summary

Builders FirstSource, Inc. is looking for a dedicated individual to fill a position focused on loading and unloading materials safely. This role involves ensuring load balance and compliance with safety standards, requiring a high school diploma or GED and three months of relevant experience, including forklift certification.

Located in Forest Grove, Oregon, the job offers various benefits aimed at enhancing employee well-being. Join us to enjoy a safe working environment and competitive compensation.

Qualifications

• 3 months experience performing relevant tasks or equivalent education and experience.
• Must lift and carry up to 25 pounds frequently and on occasion up to 80 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload materials and prepare for safe transportation.
• Perform load-building and determine appropriate load placement.
• Observe safety procedures and participate in safety meetings.

Education

High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED)

Tools

Forklift certification

Job description

What You’ll Do

• 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.

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.

Work Environment / Physical Activity

• 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.

Benefits

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. To view all our benefit offerings.

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.

In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with Builders FirstSource, please call [phone] or email: [e-mail]. Please do not send resumes to this email address - it is intended only to be used to request an accommodation in submitting an application for a job opening.