Load Builder I Yard/Warehouse

Clear Destination Inc.; Springdale (AR); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Clear Destination Inc. is seeking a Warehouse Associate to perform loading and unloading of materials, assemble loads for delivery, and ensure safe handling of goods at our Arkansas location. The role requires forklift certification and the ability to read work orders and follow directions.

The position emphasizes safety and accuracy, with responsibilities including moving materials with hand trucks or forklifts, labeling items, and adhering to safety protocols in a production/yard environment.

Qualifications

• Forklift certification required.
• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Ability to read and write to handle work orders and labeling tasks.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload materials from pallets, trucks, and customer vehicles.
• Build loads and secure with strapping, bracing or padding.
• Move materials using hand truck, electric dolly, forklift or other devices.
• Read work orders and follow instructions to determine materials to be moved.
• Identify and label materials accurately; observe safety procedures; participate in safety meetings.

Skills

Forklift certification

Read/write work orders

Manual dexterity

Lift 80 lbs

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Individuals holding a Medical Marijuana Card are not eligible for this position as it is considered a safety-sensitive position. This position involves tasks that, if performed under the influence of drugs or alcohol, could expose the team member or others to serious bodily injury. This includes roles requiring the operation of machinery, power tools, working at heights, or driving as a regular job function.

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

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

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.