Yard Loader & Load Builder — Forklift Certified

Builders FirstSource; Menomonie (WI); On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Builders FirstSource in Wisconsin is seeking a Yard Loader to perform routine loading and unloading of materials and assemble load packages for delivery to customer job sites.

You will operate forklifts and hand trucks, read work orders, label items, and ensure loads are balanced and safe for hauling while following all safety procedures.

This full-time position requires at least a GED or high school diploma, 3 months of related experience, and forklift certification.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED and three (3) months experience performing these or similar tasks; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Forklift certification required.
• Ability to read and write to handle work orders and labeling tasks.

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.
• 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 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.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Skills

Forklift operation

Reading & writing work orders

Manual dexterity

Safety awareness

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift certification

Job description

Builders FirstSource in Wisconsin is seeking a Yard Loader to perform routine loading and unloading of materials and assemble load packages for delivery to customer job sites.

You will operate forklifts and hand trucks, read work orders, label items, and ensure loads are balanced and safe for hauling while following all safety procedures.

This full-time position requires at least a GED or high school diploma, 3 months of related experience, and forklift certification.