Load Builder I: Yard & Warehouse (Forklift Certified)

Colonial Group; South Carolina; On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Colonial Group in South Carolina seeks a warehouse associate to load/unload materials, build balanced loads, and prepare shipments for delivery. You will use forklifts, hand trucks, and basic tools to move products and attach labels while following safety procedures.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, at least three months of related experience, and forklift operator certification. Ability to read work orders and verify items is essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED and three months experience; forklift certification required.
• Knowledge of safety procedures while performing forklift driving and materials handling tasks.
• Ability to read and write to handle work orders and labeling tasks.
• Manual dexterity and good hand-eye coordination.
• Knowledge of weight, shape and handling requirements for company products.
• Ability to count items and verify against prepared lists.
• Ability to use basic hand tools.

Responsibilities

• Loads and unloads materials onto pallets, trucks or vehicles and secures with strapping, bracing or padding.
• Performs load-building to balance loads based on order and vehicle capacity.
• Reads work orders to determine materials to move.
• Transports materials using hand trucks, electric dollies, forklifts or other devices.
• Opens containers and labels materials for correct identification.
• Attaches tags or labels for proper item identification.
• Follows safety procedures to prevent injuries and improve safety.

Skills

Manual dexterity

Reading & writing

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift

Job description

Colonial Group in South Carolina seeks a warehouse associate to load/unload materials, build balanced loads, and prepare shipments for delivery. You will use forklifts, hand trucks, and basic tools to move products and attach labels while following safety procedures.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, at least three months of related experience, and forklift operator certification. Ability to read work orders and verify items is essential.