Material Loader & Forklift Operator

Builders FirstSource; South Carolina; On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Builders FirstSource in South Carolina is hiring for a forklift and yard associate. You will load/unload materials, prepare loads for delivery, and ensure shipments are balanced and secure.

This role requires attention to detail, physical stamina, and adherence to safety procedures in a fast-paced yard environment. We offer training, a team-oriented culture, and opportunities to grow within a leading building materials supplier.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Forklift certification required.
• Ability to read work orders and safety instructions.
• Physical ability to lift up to 80 pounds.

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.
• 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.

Skills

Forklift operation

Manual dexterity

Reading and writing

Safety awareness

Basic math

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift

Job description

Builders FirstSource in South Carolina is hiring for a forklift and yard associate. You will load/unload materials, prepare loads for delivery, and ensure shipments are balanced and secure.

This role requires attention to detail, physical stamina, and adherence to safety procedures in a fast-paced yard environment. We offer training, a team-oriented culture, and opportunities to grow within a leading building materials supplier.