Job Description
Ignite your career at Builders FirstSource, America’s largest supplier of building materials, value-added components and building services to the professional market
The #1 name in our industry, we help make the dream of home ownership more achievable every day
At BFS, you’ll be equipped with all the tools, training, and resources you need, and you’ll be empowered to try new things, gain new experiences, and build a career with unlimited horizons
PURPOSE 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
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND
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
Lifts heavy objects by hand or with power hoist, and cleans work area, machines, and equipment to assist machine operators
May provide training and/or guidance to less experienced Load Builders
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
SUPERVISORY
This job has no supervisory
MINIMUM
High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED) and 1-2 years of experience performing these or similar tasks; or equivalent combination of education and experience
Forklift certification required
COMPETENCIES Requires forklift operator certification Knowledge of company products sufficient to take into account weight, shape and handling
Ability to read and write to handle work orders and labeling tasks Manual dexterity Ability to use simple hand tools Knowledge of safety procedures while performing forklift driving and materials handling tasks Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions Ability to count items and verify against prepared lists
WORK ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL ACTIVITY The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
Work is performed within a production or yard environment, subject to temperature variations, hazardous chemicals, mechanical parts, equipment noise and dust
Must be able to lift and carry up to 25 pounds frequently and on occasion up to 80 pounds
May be required to perform specific tasks that involve climbing, lifting, pushing or kneeling
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms
The employee is frequently required to walk and talk or hear
The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision and depth perception
This position was posted on 5/27/2026 and we anticipate it will be open for a minimum of five days, though it may be open for a longer period
We encourage your prompt application
At BFS, we want you and your career to be greater than what you ever could have expected
Our supportive, people -first culture will build you up and empower you to do more, be more, and become better every day
Join us and see what’s possible when you can rise to new challenges, learn new skills, and add to your career tool belt every day
In addition to the base wage listed, team members are also eligible to earn an additional incentive subject to changes in plan design and documents and in accordance with applicable law
Eligibility and the amount of the incentive varies based on the terms and conditions of the locations’ active incentive plan for the respective year
At Builders FirstSource, we offer competitive, affordable
designed to make life better for you and the people you love
Our goal is simple — provide great plans that help you and your family to live happier, healthier and more secure lives
To view all our benefit offerings click here www.bldrbenefits.com
Builders FirstSource is an
/Affirmative Action Employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status or status as an individual with a disability
In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with Builders FirstSource, please call (214) 765-3990 or email: [email protected]
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