Load Builder I: Yard & Warehouse Operator

Colonial Group; Fredericksburg (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Colonial Group in Texas seeks a warehouse worker to load and unload materials, build loads, and move goods to designated areas using hand trucks, forklifts, and other equipment. The role emphasizes safety, accuracy in labeling, and adherence to work orders.

Ideal candidates possess a GED or high school diploma, good manual dexterity, and the ability to lift heavy items and operate basic tools. Some tasks may involve climbing or handling hazardous materials according to safety guidelines.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Ability to read and write to handle work orders and labeling tasks.
• Manual dexterity and ability to count items.
• Ability to lift and move heavy items safely.
• Familiarity with basic hand tools.

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 weight, composition, and placement of load based on customer order and vehicle capacity.
• 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 for correct identification.
• Understands and observes all safety procedures and practices; attends periodic safety meetings; may recommend changes to improve safety procedures.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Skills

Manual dexterity

Reading & writing

Counting & verification

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift operation

Electric dolly

Hand truck

Crowbar / claw-hammer

Job description

Colonial Group in Texas seeks a warehouse worker to load and unload materials, build loads, and move goods to designated areas using hand trucks, forklifts, and other equipment. The role emphasizes safety, accuracy in labeling, and adherence to work orders.

Ideal candidates possess a GED or high school diploma, good manual dexterity, and the ability to lift heavy items and operate basic tools. Some tasks may involve climbing or handling hazardous materials according to safety guidelines.