Load Builder I

Builders FirstSource; Groveland (FL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated individuals to join their team as Material Handlers. In this role, you will be responsible for loading and unloading materials, operating forklifts, and ensuring that loads are balanced and safe for transportation. This position is perfect for those who enjoy hands-on work and have a passion for logistics and safety. With a focus on teamwork and efficiency, you will play a vital role in supporting operations and delivering exceptional service to customers. If you are ready to take the next step in your career with a company that values hard work and dedication, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with 3 months experience in material handling.
• Forklift Certification is required for this position.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload materials safely onto trucks and vehicles.
• Drive forklifts to move products around the warehouse or yard.
• Perform load-building to ensure safe transport of materials.

Skills

Material Handling

Load Building

Forklift Operation

Education

High School Diploma

General Education Degree (GED)

Tools

Forklift

Hand Truck

Electric Dolly

Job description

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.

Responsibilities:

1. 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.
2. Drives various lifting devices (e.g. forklift) to move products, equipment of materials around the warehouse, shop or yard.
3. 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.
4. Conveys materials to or from storage to designated area using hand truck, electric dolly, forklift or other devices.
5. 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.

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.