Load Builder

Description We are Part of the TAL Building Centers Family of Stores

Based in Vancouver, Washington, TAL Building Centers is a family‑owned company helping to build better communities. At our building centers located throughout the Pacific Northwest, we create a positive experience for our customers, pros and homeowners alike, by providing guidance for innovative, smart building solutions. Our mission and core values drive everything we do.

We Help Build Better Communities

We Are the Guide

We Are Courteous

We Are Ambitious

We Are Accountable

We Are Safe

So, why TAL? Because we're more than just a job – we're an opportunity to be part of something bigger. Embrace your potential, and together, let's build a brighter future.

To assemble customer orders for delivery, efficiently and safely. To make sure that the load is manageable and does not put the vehicle overload limit.

This position will be performed onsite at our store. Remote work is not available for this role.

• Review and assemble building material packages from delivery tickets in the order the customer will use them.
• Operate forklift safely and be aware of hazardous conditions.
• Keep warehouse and yard areas neat and clean. Report any unsafe conditions.
• Stage and identify pre‑built orders for later delivery.
• Assist with customer service as needed.
• Load pre‑built orders onto trucks as they become available or as they return from other deliveries.
• Unload incoming freight trucks.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits are an important part of overall compensation. We are pleased to offer a comprehensive array of quality benefits to support your health, your family, and your way of life.

Our benefits package for our benefit eligible employees is robust:

• Affordable health and dental insurance via a national network.
• HSA employer contributions.
• Employer paid vision insurance.
• Employer paid life insurance.
• Excellent paid time off, including your birthday!
• 401k options.
• Strong commitment to training, professional development and career advancement.
• Product discounts.
• Tons of other incentives, reward & recognition opportunities, and voluntary benefits!

• 3 months load building experience required
• High school diploma or GED or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Knowledge of the lumber industry preferred

• Heavy Work:
  Exerting up to 100 pounds of force seldom and/or up to 80 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 60 pounds of force frequently to move objects. Heavy work involves standing and/or walking occasionally‑frequently. Requires the ability to work alone without risk to oneself and operate equipment without close supervision.
• Occasional sitting
• Occasional stoop/kneel
• Seldom crouch or crawl
• Occasional climbing‑ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles and the like, using feet and legs and/or hands and arms. Body agility is emphasized.
• Constant balancing‑maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling when walking, standing, crouching or running on narrow, slippery or erratically moving surfaces.

Starting wages will be based on years of experience and education.

TAL Building Centers is an Equal Opportunity Employer.