Load Builder I Yard/Warehouse

Builders FirstSource; Santa Rosa Beach (FL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Builders FirstSource in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida, is seeking a Yard Worker to perform routine loading and unloading of materials. Responsibilities include using equipment like forklifts, following safety procedures, and ensuring balanced loads for deliveries. Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED, experience in similar tasks, and be forklift certified. The job involves physical activities, including lifting and carrying materials, within a yard environment subject to temperature variations and noise.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Three months experience in similar tasks preferred.
• Forklift certification is a must.

Responsibilities

• Loads and unloads materials onto or from pallets and trucks.
• Performs load-building to ensure safe delivery.
• Follows work orders to determine materials to be moved.
• Conveys materials to designated areas using equipment.
• Attaches tags or labels to materials for identification.
• Observes safety procedures to prevent injuries.
• May recommend safety procedure improvements.

Skills

Knowledge of company products

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

Santa Rosa Beach FL Yard - 2924 U.S. Highway West (32459), 2924 U.S. Highway West, Santa Rosa Beach, Florida, United States of America

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

• 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.