Load Builder I Yard/Warehouse

Builders FirstSource; Lebanon (TN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Builders FirstSource is seeking a Material Handler in Lebanon, Tennessee. The role involves loading and unloading materials, ensuring safe delivery via forklift, and maintaining safety standards on-site.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED, basic experience in material handling, and must hold a forklift operator certification. The job entails physical activity in varied environments.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED) required.
• Three months of experience in similar tasks or equivalent education and experience.
• Forklift certification required.

Responsibilities

• Loads and unloads materials onto or from pallets and trucks.
• Performs load-building to ensure safe hauling.
• Conveys materials to storage using hand trucks or forklifts.
• Attaches identifying tags to materials for correct identification.
• Observes safety procedures to prevent injury.

Skills

Forklift operator certification

Ability to read and write

Manual dexterity

Ability to use simple hand tools

Knowledge of safety procedures

Education

High school diploma or GED

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

• 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.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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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