Load Builder/Forklift Operator

Builders FirstSource
17.13-20.00
paid holidays, sick time, 401(k)
United States, Washington, Kennewick
3919 West Clearwater Avenue (Show on map)
Sep 02, 2026
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. Load Builder/Forklift OperatorLocation:Meridian, ID YardBuild Your Career with Builders FirstSourceAt Builders FirstSource, we're more than a building materials supplier. We're a team that helps build communities, homes, and careers. We're looking for a dependable and safety-focused Load Builder to join our yard operations team.In this role, you'll play a critical part in ensuring customers receive the right materials safely and on time. If you enjoy working outdoors, operating equipment, staying active throughout the day, and being part of a team that values safety and excellence, we'd love to hear from you.What You'll DoAssemble and prepare customer orders for delivery and pick-up.Safely load and unload building materials onto trucks, trailers, and customer vehicles.Build balanced, secure loads to ensure safe transportation to job sites.Operate forklifts and material-handling equipment to move products throughout the yard.Verify materials against work orders and customer requests to ensure accuracy.Label, organize, and maintain inventory in designated storage areas.Follow all safety procedures and contribute to a clean, organized work environment.Collaborate with team members to ensure exceptional service for customers.What We're Looking ForHigh school diploma, GED, or equivalent experience preferred.Forklift certification or ability to obtain certification.Ability to work safely in a fast-paced outdoor yard environment.Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.Ability to read work orders and follow written and verbal instructions.Dependable work ethic, positive attitude, and willingness to learn.Team-oriented mindset with a focus on customer service.Why Join Builders FirstSource?Competitive pay and benefits packageOpportunities for career growth and advancementSafety-focused culturePaid training and development opportunitiesWork with industry-leading products and equipmentBe part of the nation's largest supplier of building materialsPhysical RequirementsAbility to lift, carry, push, and move building materials throughout the workday.Regular standing, walking, bending, reaching, and climbing.Ability to work in varying outdoor weather conditions and warehouse environments.Join Our TeamIf you're looking for a hands-on role where your work makes a difference every day, apply today and start building your future with Builders FirstSource. 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. In addition to the base wage listed, team members are also eligible to earn an additional incentive subject to changes in plan design and documents and in accordance with applicable law. Eligibility and the amount of the incentive varies based on the terms and conditions of the locations' active incentive plan for the respective year. To help keep BFS employees safe, we actively enforce our drug free workplace expectations. This role is a safety sensitive position for which impairment while working presents a substantial risk of death, which means candidates must complete our pre-employment drug testing process, which includes marijuana. 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. This role is eligible for medical, dental, vision, and disability insurance plans, 401(k) retirement savings plan, PTO (including paid sick time), and 8 paid holidays per year (for salaried and hourly team members). Details about Builders FirstSource's benefits offerings are available 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: ADA.Accommodation@bldr.com. 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. If there's legally required pay transparency information missing from our job posting, it's not intentional and we'd like to know. To let us know, please email the job title and location to JobPostings@bldr.com. Please do not send resumes to this email address - it is intended only be used to provide a notice of non-compliance. Please note that due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to respond to individual inquiries about the status of your application.