Job Description
Responsible for assembling, loading, and unloading building materials, often using a forklift, to prepare them for delivery. Key duties include accurately building loads that are safe for transport, organizing the lumber yard, and maintaining communication with the team. The role requires physical strength to lift heavy materials and adherence to strict safety procedures.
Core responsibilities
- Load and unload materials: Operate equipment like forklifts to load and unload lumber and other building supplies from trucks, pallets, and customer vehicles.
- Build loads: Determine the composition, weight, and placement of materials to create a balanced, safe, and stable load according to customer orders and delivery vehicle capacity.
- Secure loads: Use bracing and strapping to secure materials to prevent shifting or damage during transport.
- Maintain the ya...