Warehouse Assistant
About the job
- A current driver's license and the employee's own transportation are required.
- A high school diploma, GED, or equivalent training is required.
- No previous experience is required.
- The employee must pass a pre-employment drug test.
- The employee must understand and follow all safety requirements and the company Safety Policy Handbook's safe-work procedures.
- The employee must be able to operate company trucks with automatic transmissions.
- The employee must be able to read and interpret maps, instructional manuals, specifications, work-site directions, and written instructions.
- The employee must be able to work in heat, cold, and rain, indoors and outdoors, and at various heights.
- The employee must be able to bend, stoop, squat, crawl, climb, kneel, balance, push, pull, reach overhead, lift up to 51 pounds, and remain constantly on their feet.
- The employee must have normal or corrected vision and be able to climb all types of ladders.
- Assist the owner and employees by performing tasks under the owner's direct supervision.
- Clean, sweep, vacuum, and dust the office and warehouse, and empty trash cans.
- Maintain the property at the office and home by picking up trash, spraying weeds, sweeping, spreading pine straw, planting and watering flowers, trimming ivy, maintaining the swimming pool, and performing basic handyman tasks.
- Run errands, including picking up mail from the post office; picking up or returning electrical materials from supply houses or retail stores; delivering electrical materials to job sites; picking up electrical plans and cleaning supplies; and making bank deposits or payments.
- Organize and put away incoming stock orders in the warehouse, and sort, strip, and recycle wire.
- Wash, clean, and organize trucks and vans; fill them with gas; and inspect them at the office.
About the company
Ladder connects construction contractors with skilled electricians in the electrical sector through a digital platform that streamlines the hiring process. Contractors post full-time job openings, and Ladder charges a fee for connecting them with qualified workers, while avoiding staffing-agency models by only allowing real contractors to post jobs. For job seekers, Ladder offers a free online course with basic electrical training and safety guidance, and upon completion the platform notifies potential employers, which has led to a high rate of job offers for graduates. The company differentiates itself by focusing on authentic contractor-led postings, combining a practical training-to-employment pathway with a technology-based hiring flow created by ex-contractors and technologists. Its goal is to simplify and accelerate the process of finding reliable electrical talent for contractors and to provide a clear entry path for newcomers into the electrical trades.
Company Size
1-10
Company Stage
Seed
Total Funding
$130K
Headquarters
Atlanta, Georgia
Founded
2019
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Buildforce raised $10 million on July 28, 2026 for national expansion.
- Ladder’s 10,000 pre-screened electricians give Buildforce immediate supply liquidity in the Southeast.
- Buildforce runs W-2 staffing, payroll, workers’ comp, and certified payroll reporting.
What critics are saying
- Buildforce directly replaces Ladder’s standalone brand; customer churn could follow integration through 2027.
- Staffing spreads compress quickly if contractors bypass Buildforce for internal recruiters.
- If Buildforce misses national density, Ladder’s platform disappears inside a larger staffing business.
What makes Ladder unique
- Buildforce inherited Ladder’s Southeast electrician network and 200-plus contractor customers.
- Ladder specialized in commercial and industrial electricians, not general labor staffing.
- Alex Stewart stayed on after the 2024 acquisition, preserving regional contractor relationships.
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Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays