Largest U.S. supplier of structural building products, components and services to residential construction pros.
Load/unload materials, build balanced truck loads, operate forklift, use hand tools.
1 months ago ago
Junior (1-3 years)
Full Time
Harrisburg, SD
Onsite
Company Size
29,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Building Materials
Construction Services
Design
Engineering
Project Management
Supply Chain Management
Logistics
Manufacturing
Sector Specialisms
Residential
Commercial
Industrial
Infrastructure
Energy
Heavy Civil
Marine
Transport
Role
Description
material transport
load building
order reading
tagging
container opening
pallet loading
Conveys materials to or from storage to designated area using hand truck, electric dolly, forklift or other device.
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.
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.
Opens containers, units, slings and loads, using steel cutters, crowbar, claw-hammer or other hand tools.
May be required to perform specific tasks that involve climbing, lifting, pushing or kneeling.
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.
Requirements
forklift certification
hand tools
manual dexterity
safety procedures
lifting
counting
Knowledge of safety procedures while performing forklift driving and materials handling tasks
Ability to use simple hand tools
Must be able to lift and carry up to 25 pounds frequently and on occasion up to 80 pounds.
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions
Requires forklift operator certification
Manual dexterity
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.
Knowledge of company products sufficient to take into account weight, shape and handling requirements
Ability to count items and verify against prepared lists.
Ability to read and write to handle work orders and labeling tasks