Load Builder I

Builders FirstSource; Frederick (MD); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Incentive bonuses

Job summary

Builders FirstSource in Frederick, Maryland, seeks a dedicated individual for material loading and unloading roles. The position requires a high school diploma or GED, forklift certification, and at least three months of relevant experience.

In this role, you'll be responsible for safely managing materials within the yard, using forklifts to move products, and ensuring loads are balanced for transportation. Join Builders FirstSource and enjoy competitive benefits that support your lifestyle.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED) required.
• Three months experience in material handling.
• Forklift Certification is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload materials from vehicles and pallets.
• Drive forklifts to move materials around the yard.
• Determine the proper load composition and placement.
• Convey materials to designated areas using equipment.
• Label and identify materials for correct shipment.

Skills

Forklift operation

Load building and balancing

Material handling

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.

Under general supervision 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.
• Drives various lifting devices (e.g. forklift) to move products, equipment of materials around the warehouse, shop or yard.
• 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.
• Conveys materials to or from storage to designated area using hand truck, electric dolly, forklift or other devices.
• Attaches identifying tags or labels to materials or marks information on cases, bales or other containers so as 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.

Benefits

In addition to the base wage listed, team members are also eligible to earn an additional incentive subject to changes in plan design and documents and in accordance with applicable law. Eligibility and the amount of the incentive varies based on the terms and conditions of the locations' active incentive plan for the respective year.

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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