Load Builder/Forklift Operator

Builders FirstSource, Inc.; Caldwell (ID); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Equal Opportunity Employer

Job summary

Builders FirstSource, Inc. is seeking a Material Handler in Caldwell, Idaho. The role includes loading and unloading materials, ensuring safety during handling, and adhering to operational guidelines. Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED, forklift certification, and at least three months of relevant experience. Competitive benefits are offered to support a healthier work-life balance. Join our team to contribute to a dynamic work environment that values safety and efficiency.

Qualifications

• 3 months experience in loading and unloading materials.
• Forklift certification required.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 80 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload materials using various equipment.
• Build loads based on customer orders and vehicle capacity.
• Follow safety procedures to prevent accidents.

Skills

Forklift Operation

Material Handling

Safety Awareness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

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.

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