Load Builder I Yard/Warehouse

Builders FirstSource, Inc.; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Affordable health plans

Opportunities for advancement

Job summary

Builders FirstSource, Inc. is seeking a dedicated Loader/Unloader to join our team in Des Moines, Iowa. The role involves safely loading and unloading materials within the yard, following safety procedures to prevent injury while ensuring loads are secure for transport.

Applicants should possess a high school diploma or GED and forklift certification. The position offers a chance to become part of America's largest supplier of building materials, with competitive benefits designed to improve your quality of life.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED and three months of related experience.
• Forklift certification is required.
• Ability to read and follow work orders.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload materials from trucks and vehicles.
• Ensure safe loading practices.
• Maintain safety procedures in all tasks.

Skills

Forklift operation

Material handling

Safety procedures knowledge

Manual dexterity

Basic math skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift

Hand tools

Job description

Ignite your career at Builders FirstSource, America’s largest supplier of building materials and services.

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

• Requires forklift operator certification.
• 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.
• Manual dexterity.
• 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

• 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.

BENEFITS

At Builders FirstSource we offer competitive, affordable benefits designed to make life better for you and the people you love. To view all our benefit offerings click here: www.bldrbenefits.com.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

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.

ADAAACCOMMODATION

In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with Builders FirstSource, please call [phone] or email [e-mail]. Please do not send resumes to this email address - it is intended only to be used to request an accommodation in submitting an application for a job opening.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Please note that due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to respond to individual inquiries about the status of your application.