Load Builder I

Builders FirstSource; Lady Lake (FL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Material Handler to join their team. In this role, you will be responsible for loading and unloading materials, ensuring safe and efficient transport to customer job sites. With a focus on safety, you will operate forklifts and other equipment to manage materials within the yard or warehouse. This position is perfect for individuals with a high school diploma or GED and a passion for hands-on work. Join a company that values teamwork and safety, and take the next step in your career with an opportunity that offers growth and stability.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required with 3 months of relevant experience.
• Forklift certification is mandatory for this position.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload materials using forklifts and hand trucks.
• Build loads safely based on customer orders and vehicle capacity.
• Attach labels and tags for correct identification 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.