Materials Loader - Forklift Certified & Safe

Builders FirstSource; Buena Vista (CO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Builders FirstSource in Buena Vista, Colorado, is seeking a Material Handler to load and unload materials, assemble loads for delivery, and prepare shipments with safety in mind. The role requires forklift operation, order-reading, and adherence to labeling and safety standards.

You will work in a yard or job-site environment, using hand trucks and forklifts, while maintaining accuracy and safety. This position offers steady work and a team-focused culture at BFS.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with 3 months related experience.
• Forklift certification required.
• Ability to read and follow work orders and labels.
• Knowledge of safety procedures for forklift driving and materials handling.

Responsibilities

• Loads/unloads materials onto pallets or trucks and secures with strapping or padding.
• Builds loads based on order and vehicle capacity for safe transport.
• Moves materials to storage or work areas using hand truck, forklift, or other devices.
• Reads work orders and follows instructions to determine materials to move.

Skills

Forklift operation

Safety procedures

Load handling

Reading orders

Basic math

Education

HS diploma/GED

Tools

Forklift certification

Hand tools

Job description

Builders FirstSource in Buena Vista, Colorado, is seeking a Material Handler to load and unload materials, assemble loads for delivery, and prepare shipments with safety in mind. The role requires forklift operation, order-reading, and adherence to labeling and safety standards.

You will work in a yard or job-site environment, using hand trucks and forklifts, while maintaining accuracy and safety. This position offers steady work and a team-focused culture at BFS.