Yard & Warehouse Load Builder (Forklift Certified)

Builders FirstSource; Minter Village (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Builders FirstSource is hiring a forklift/ material handler to work in our yard or at the job site. The role involves loading and unloading, securing loads, and preparing shipments for delivery to customer sites.

You will read work orders, verify materials, handle various containers, and operate a forklift while following safety procedures. A high school diploma or GED and forklift certification are required, with attention to safety and accuracy a must.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED and three months experience performing these or similar tasks; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Forklift certification required.

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.

Skills

Forklift operation

Reading & writing

Manual dexterity

Use hand tools

Safety procedures

Attention to detail

Weight handling

Education

High school diploma or GED

Forklift certification

Tools

Forklift

Job description

Builders FirstSource is hiring a forklift/ material handler to work in our yard or at the job site. The role involves loading and unloading, securing loads, and preparing shipments for delivery to customer sites.

You will read work orders, verify materials, handle various containers, and operate a forklift while following safety procedures. A high school diploma or GED and forklift certification are required, with attention to safety and accuracy a must.