Forklift Operator/Load Builder

Performs routine loading and unloading of materials within yard or work site; assembles load packages into truck for delivery to customer job sites.   What You'll Do:   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.   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.     Work Environment / Physical Activity:   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.