Load Builder

Builders FirstSource; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading building materials supplier in Huntsville, Alabama, is seeking a dedicated individual for a role involving the loading and unloading of materials. The ideal candidate will perform various tasks, including driving forklifts and ensuring the safe transport of goods. Candidates must possess a high school diploma or GED, along with forklift certification. This role offers a chance to grow within a reputable company committed to career development.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED and three months experience or equivalent.
• Forklift Certification required.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine loading and unloading of materials within yard or work site.
• Drive various lifting devices to move products around the warehouse.
• Perform load-building to ensure load is balanced and safe for hauling.

Skills

Forklift operation

Material handling

Safety protocols

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift

Hand truck

Electric dolly

Job description

Ignite your career at Builders FirstSource, America’s largest supplier of building materials, value-added components and building services to the professional market. The #1 name in our industry, we help make the dream of home ownership more achievable every day. At BFS, you’ll be equipped with all the tools, training, and resources you need, and you’ll be empowered to try new things, gain new experiences, and build a career with unlimited horizons.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine loading and unloading of materials within yard or work site; assemble load packages into truck for delivery to customer job sites.
• Load and unload materials onto or from pallets, trucks or customer vehicles; install strapping, bracing or padding to prevent shifting or damage in transit.
• Drive various lifting devices (e.g. forklift) to move products, equipment or materials around the warehouse, shop or yard.
• Perform load-building, determining the appropriate weight, composition and placement of load based on customer order and the capacity of delivery vehicle to ensure load is balanced and safe for hauling.
• Convey materials to or from storage to designated area using hand truck, electric dolly, forklift or other devices.
• Attach identifying tags or labels to materials or mark information on cases, bales or other containers to provide correct identification of items.

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.

Descripción en Español

• Under general supervision perform routine loading and unloading of materials within yard or work site; assemble load packages into truck for delivery to customer job sites.
• Loads and unloads materials onto or from pallets, trucks or customer vehicles; install strapping, bracing or padding to prevent shifting or damage in transit.
• Drive various lifting devices (e.g. forklift) to move products, equipment or materials around the warehouse, shop or yard.
• Perform load-building, determining the appropriate weight, composition and placement of load based on customer order and the capacity of delivery vehicle to ensure load is balanced and safe for hauling.
• Convey materials to or from storage to designated area using hand truck, electric dolly or forklift or other devices.
• Attach identifying tags or labels to materials or mark information on cases, bales or other containers to provide correct identification of items.
• Requirements: high school diploma or GED and three (3) months experience performing these or similar tasks; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Forklift certification required.

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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