Materials Load Builder - Forklift Certified

Builders FirstSource, Inc.; Farmington (NM); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Builders FirstSource, Inc. is seeking a reliable warehouse associate to perform routine loading and unloading of materials in the yard or at customer job sites. You will assemble load packages, move items with a forklift and hand tools, and ensure orders are correctly labeled and protected for transit.

You must read work orders, follow instructions, observe safety procedures, and attend safety meetings. A high school diploma or GED and forklift certification are required; physical ability to

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Forklift certification is required.
• Ability to read and write to handle work orders and labeling tasks.
• Must be able to lift up to 80 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Loads and unloads materials onto or from pallets, trucks or customer vehicles and applies strapping, bracing or padding to prevent shifting or damage.
• Performs load-building by determining weight, composition and placement based on order and vehicle capacity to ensure balance and safety.
• Reads work orders or follows oral instructions to determine materials to move.
• Conveys materials to storage or designated area using hand truck, electric dolly, forklift, or other device.
• Opens containers using steel cutters, crowbar, claw-hammer or other hand tools.
• Attaches tags or labels to materials for correct identification.
• Follows all safety procedures and attends safety meetings as required.

Skills

Forklift certification

Read/write orders

Manual dexterity

Hand tools use

Safety awareness

Weight handling

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Builders FirstSource, Inc. is seeking a reliable warehouse associate to perform routine loading and unloading of materials in the yard or at customer job sites. You will assemble load packages, move items with a forklift and hand tools, and ensure orders are correctly labeled and protected for transit.

You must read work orders, follow instructions, observe safety procedures, and attend safety meetings. A high school diploma or GED and forklift certification are required; physical ability to