Load Builder

Position: Load Builder I
Under general supervision performs routine loading and unloading of materials within yard or work site; assembles load packages into truck for delivery to customer job sites.

* 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.

* Drives various lifting devices (e.g. forklift) to move products, equipment of materials around the warehouse, shop or yard.

* 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.

* Conveys materials to or from storage to designated area using hand truck, electric dolly, forklift or other devices.

* Attaches identifying tags or labels to materials or marks information on cases, bales or other containers so as to provide correct identification of items.
Requirements:
High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED) and three (3) months experience performing these or similar tasks; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Forklift Certification required.