Load Builder/Forklift Operator/Material Handler

Builders FirstSource; Helena (MT); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Affordable health plan

Job summary

Builders FirstSource in East Helena, MT is hiring a Load Builder/Forklift Operator/Material Handler to perform essential tasks such as loading and unloading materials within the yard or worksite. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or GED and forklift certification along with experience in similar tasks.

The role emphasizes safety and attention to detail while regularly lifting and carrying heavy materials. Benefits include competitive plans designed to enhance the well-being of employees and their families.

Qualifications

• Three months experience performing similar tasks or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 25 pounds frequently and on occasion up to 80 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Loads and unloads materials within yard or work site.
• Conveys materials to or from storage using various devices.
• Observes safety procedures to prevent injury.

Skills

Forklift operation

Load building

Safety procedures

Material handling

Education

High school diploma or GED

Forklift certification

Job description

Load Builder/Forklift Operator/Material Handler

East Helena, MT

Performs routine loading and unloading of materials within yard or work site; assembles load packages into truck for delivery to customer job sites.

• 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.

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 click here www.bldrbenefits.com.

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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