Yard Operator/Florklift

Delta Building Center; Delta (CO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Delta Building Center in Delta, CO is seeking a dependable Yard/Truss Loader to safely load truss packs onto trailers for delivery and unload incoming materials.

Responsibilities include building truss packs, organizing the yard, operating a forklift, and ensuring safety and accuracy of loads in a manufacturing setting. English communication and basic math are required; 1–2 years of truss manufacturing experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate effectively in English.
• Keen sense of safety and following PPE protocols.
• Comfort with math and measurements for load calculations.

Responsibilities

• Load all EWP and Truss deliveries onto trailers safely.
• Build packs of trusses in yard and stage for loading.
• Move finished truss packs from rollers to staging yard.
• Ensure trusses are accounted for before/after loading.
• Unload/incoming truss deliveries; manage hangars and plates.
• Maintain organized, clean staging yard and enforce safety.
• Operate forklift to load/unload loads safely.
• Report issues to Truss Operations Manager.

Skills

English communication

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Basic math

Education

1–2 years truss manufacturing experience

Tools

Forklift operation

Job description

Essential Functions

Under the direct supervision of the Transportation Manager, this role serves to load truss packs safely and securely onto trailer for delivery and unload incoming materials.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

• Load all EWP and Truss deliveries
• Build packs of trusses in yard
• Move finished truss packs from rollers to staging yard
• Ensure all trusses are accounted for prior to and after loading trucks
• Unload and load incoming truss deliveries. This includes hangars, plates, orders, etc. This does NOT include lumber or EWP orders
• Responsible for making sure staging yard is organized and clean at all times.
• Responsible for yard safety and keeping those walking in the yard safe.
  • No unbalanced truss packs that could fall or hurt someone
• If old trusses are in the yard (have been in the yard multiple weeks) are reported to Production Manager or Truss Operations Manager.
• Reports to the Truss Operations Manager
  • Time off
  • Sick time
  • Issues and/or needs
• Build and band truss loads and hanger packs in a manner to ensure safety and security during transport
• Loading trusses onto trailers with forklift in a safe manner for transport
• Insure no truss webs are broken
• Insure there are no missing plates
• Keep area clean
• Assist in moving material for truss production

Other Duties

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this position. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

• Ability to analyze and problem solve
• Understanding of basic math skills
• Operate power tools and hand tools
• Understanding and application of different types and sizes of lumber products
• Attention to detail is a must
• Good organization skills
• Thoroughness
• Flexibility
• Fit for Duty
• Stress tolerance
• Teamwork
• Must use safety equipment provided
• This is a manufacturing plant environment that focuses mainly on outside work. This role requires the ability to get on and off a forklift multiple times throughout the day
• The area can be noisy due to the use of power equipment.
• Climate temperatures change with the seasons.
• Personal Protective Equipment is provided, such as gloves, safety glasses, back braces, and ear plugs.

Physical Demands

• This job requires the ability to lift and pull heavy loads and the ability to work in a bent over position.
• Use of a back brace is recommended when handling trusses.
• The worker may be subject to extreme heat or cold temperatures at times, depending on the season.

Travel

• No overnight travel is expected, however, travel to areas within the state may be required on a limited basis to help with restacking truss packs.

Required Education and Experience

• Able to communicate well in English

Preferred Education and Experience

• One to two years of truss manufacturing experience

EEO Statement

There shall be no unlawful discrimination or harassment against employees or applicants for employment because of race or color, religion or creed, sex or gender, sexual orientation, national origin or ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, military status, genetic information, or other protected status. Equal employment opportunity, as required by law, shall apply to all personnel actions including, but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, upgrading, promotion, demotion, layoff, or termination.

Summary

Under the direct supervision of the Transportation Manager, this role serves to load truss packs safely and securely onto trailer for delivery and unload incoming materials.

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

• Load all EWP and Truss deliveries
• Build packs of trusses in yard
• Move finished truss packs from rollers to staging yard
• Responsible for yard cleanliness
• Ensure all trusses are accounted for prior to and after loading trucks
• Unload and load incoming truss deliveries. This includes hangars, plates, orders, etc. This does NOT include lumber or EWP orders
• Responsible for making sure staging yard is organized and clean at all times.
• Responsible for yard safety and keeping those walking in the yard safe.
  • No unbalanced truss packs that could fall or hurt someone
• If old trusses are in the yard (have been in the yard multiple weeks) are reported to Production Manager or Truss Operations Manager.
• Reports to the Truss Operations Manager
  • Time off
  • Sick time
  • Issues and/or needs
• Build and band truss loads and hanger packs in a manner to ensure safety and security during transport
• Loading trusses onto trailers with forklift in a safe manner for transport
• Insure no truss webs are broken
• Insure there are no missing plates
• Keep area clean
• Assist in moving material for truss production

Other Duties

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this position. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Competencies

• Ability to analyze and problem solve
• Understanding of basic math skills
• Operate power tools and hand tools
• Operate heavy machinery
• Understanding and application of different types and sizes of lumber products
• Attention to detail is a must
• Good organization skills
• Thoroughness
• Flexibility (list item missing closing tag)
• Fit for Duty
• Stress tolerance
• Teamwork
• Must use safety equipment provided

Work Environment

• This is a manufacturing plant environment that focuses mainly on outside work. This role requires the ability to get on and off a forklift multiple times throughout the day
• The area can be noisy due to the use of power equipment.
• Climate temperatures change with the seasons.
• Personal Protective Equipment is provided, such as gloves, safety glasses, back braces, and ear plugs.

Physical Demands

• This job requires the ability to lift and pull heavy loads and the ability to work in a bent over position.
• Use of a back brace is recommended when handling trusses.
• The worker may be subject to extreme heat or cold temperatures at times, depending on the season.

Travel

• No overnight travel is expected, however, travel to areas within the state may be required on a limited basis to help with restacking truss packs.

Required Education and Experience

• Able to communicate well in English

Preferred Education and Experience

• One to two years of truss manufacturing experience

EEO Statement

There shall be no unlawful discrimination or harassment against employees or applicants for employment because of race or color, religion or creed, sex or gender, sexual orientation, national origin or ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, military status, genetic information, or other protected status. Equal employment opportunity, as required by law, shall apply to all personnel actions including, but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, upgrading, promotion, demotion, layoff, or termination.