Forklift Operator/Load Builder

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.

Forklift Operator/Load Builder

We are seeking a reliable and safety-focused Forklift Operator/Load Builder to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for loading, unloading, and organizing building materials in the yard while preparing safe and accurate loads for delivery to customer job sites. The ideal candidate has forklift experience, strong attention to detail, and a commitment to workplace safety.

Key Responsibilities

• Load and unload building materials from trucks, pallets, and customer vehicles.
• Build and secure loads for delivery, ensuring proper weight distribution and safe transportation.
• Read work orders and follow instructions to accurately prepare customer orders.
• Move materials throughout the yard and storage areas using forklifts, hand trucks, electric dollies, and other equipment.
• Apply strapping, bracing, and padding to prevent product damage during transport.
• Label and identify materials to ensure order accuracy and inventory control.
• Open containers, bundles, and shipments using appropriate hand tools.
• Inspect loads for safety, quality, and completeness before shipment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Minimum of 3 months of experience in material handling, warehouse, yard, or similar operations.
• Current forklift certification or ability to obtain certification.
• Ability to read and understand work orders, labels, and shipping instructions.
• Basic math skills and ability to accurately count and verify materials.
• Ability to safely operate forklifts and other material-handling equipment.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety.

Preferred

• Previous experience loading building materials or heavy products.
• Knowledge of load balancing and cargo securement techniques.

Physical Requirements

• Frequently lift and carry up to 25 pounds.
• Occasionally lift and carry up to 80 pounds.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, climb, push, and pull throughout the workday.
• Ability to work in an outdoor yard and production environment with varying weather conditions.

Work Environment

This position works primarily in a yard or production environment and may be exposed to:

• Outdoor weather conditions and temperature fluctuations
• Equipment and machinery noise
• Dust and airborne particles
• Moving mechanical equipment

Why Join Us?

• Competitive pay
• Stable, full-time employment
• Opportunities for growth and advancement
• Safety-focused workplace culture
• Team-oriented environment

If you enjoy hands-on work, operating equipment, and being part of a team that keeps materials moving safely and efficiently, we encourage you to apply today.

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.

At Builders FirstSource, we offer competitive, affordable benefits 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 Equal Opportunity/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]. Please do not send resumes to this email address - it is intended only to be used to request an accommodation in submitting an application for a job opening.

Please note that due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to respond to individual inquiries about the status of your application.