Load Builder I (2nd Shift)

Builders FirstSource; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Builders FirstSource is looking for a dedicated individual to handle the loading and unloading of materials within their yard in Indianapolis, Indiana. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or GED, forklift certification, and a minimum of three months of relevant experience. Responsibilities include loading materials onto trucks, performing load-building for safety, and adhering to safety protocols. This role does not involve supervisory responsibilities and requires physical strength to handle various demands safely.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED and three months experience in similar tasks.
• Forklift certification required.

Responsibilities

• Loads and unloads materials onto or from pallets, trucks or vehicles.
• Performs load-building for safe hauling.
• Reads work orders to determine materials to be moved.

Skills

Ability to read and write

Ability to use simple hand tools

Knowledge of safety procedures

Common sense understanding

Ability to count items

Education

High school diploma or GED

Forklift certification

Job description

PURPOSE

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.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• 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.
• Other duties may be assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

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.

COMPETENCIES

• Knowledge of company products sufficient to take into account weight, shape and handling requirements
• Ability to read and write to handle work orders and labeling tasks
• Ability to use simple hand tools
• Knowledge of safety procedures while performing forklift driving and materials handling tasks
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions
• Ability to count items and verify against prepared lists.

WORK ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL ACTIVITY

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• 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.