Load Builder - Forklift Operator - Lumber Yard

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Forklift Operator - Load Builder Lumber Yard West Jordan UT, 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 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.
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 RESPONSIBILITIES

This job has no supervisory responsibilities. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS 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 requirements * 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... For full info follow application link.

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