What are the responsibilities and job description for the Load Builder position at Connect Staffing?
Connect Staffing is hiring a Load Builder for a lumberyard and building materials supplier in Riverside, CA. This is a temp-to-hire position paying $23.63/hr with approximately 8 hours of overtime per week. In this role, you will strategically stack and build secure lumber loads in an outdoor yard environment, using banding tools, lumber buddies, and a forklift. This schedule runs Monday through Saturday with a consistent evening shift once training is complete.
Pay: $23.63/hr
Schedule: Mon–Sat 2:30 PM–11:00 PM; training on 1st shift 6:00 AM–2:30 PM for 1–2 weeks
Location: Riverside, CA
Job Type: Temp-to-Hire
Primary workplace language(s): English
Work Environment: Outdoor yard; exposure to sawdust, dust, and outdoor weather
Overtime: Weekly OT required (~8 hrs/wk)
Responsibilities
- Carry lumber to lumber buddies and strategically stack wood to build secure, balanced loads.
- Band completed loads tightly and tag them for delivery.
- Catch lumber coming off the quick chop saw and re-stack it in designated areas.
- Operate a forklift to move lumber and materials throughout the yard.
- Inspect lumber for defects, splits, or damage and set aside non-conforming material
- Complete load paperwork and cross off built items on work orders.
- Verify load contents against work orders before banding and tagging for shipment
- Sweep work area and separate returned work orders as directed.
Minimum Requirements
- 1 year of experience in a lumber yard, building materials, warehouse, or heavy production environment.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience building or strapping lumber loads or similar bundled material loads.
- Familiarity with banding tools and load-securing equipment.
- Experience operating a forklift in an outdoor yard environment.
- Ability to read work orders and complete basic production paperwork.
- Experience working alongside saw operators or in a cut-to-order production flow.
- You may be a great fit if you've held any of these titles: Loader, Load Builder, Lumber Yard Worker, Yard Laborer, Forklift Operator, Material Handler, Production Worker, Warehouse Associate, Yard Associate, Building Materials Handler.
Pre-Employment Requirements
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs frequently.
- Ability to work at a fast pace throughout the shift.
- Steel-toe boots required (employee-provided).
- Drug screen required.
- Background check required.
- E-Verify / work authorization required.
- Must communicate effectively in English.
- Good standing Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) required.
- Must be able to stand, walk, reach, bend, crouch, push, and pull throughout the shift.
Benefits
- Weekly pay.
- Direct deposit / Paycard.
- Health and dental benefits available.
- Earn referral bonuses.
- CalSavers retirement program available.
- Additional benefits available upon permanent hire, including union benefits, 401(k), vision insurance, dental insurance, health insurance, bonus eligibility, and PTO / paid vacation.
After you apply, please check your email for a short screening questionnaire from us. Candidates who complete it promptly will be reviewed faster.
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