Delivery Helper Jobs

GMS is the leading North American distributor of gypsum wallboard, acoustical ceiling products and other specialty building materials. Founded in 1971, GMS now operates a network of more than 250 distribution centers nationwide. For more information about GMS, visit www.gms.com or any one of our subsidiary company websites.

Summary of Position:

The primary functions of a delivery helper are to load, locate job sites, backing, preparing and restoring the job site, and preparing the truck for the following day and maintaining the truck and equipment.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Tarps load depending on weather conditions
• Prepares the job sites to be stocked by setting up ramps at the end of truck
• Reviews directions, address, and time expected with leadman
• Places wood block behind first sheet against window frame, door frames, plumbing, or etc.
• Straps and places corners on each load
• Prepares window for booming by placing carpet over window frame
• Notifies dispatcher if expected arrival time will not be met
• Reconciles any discrepancies with dispatcher
• Verifies that each load matches to what is on the invoice and truck
• Navigates routes to the job site
• Secures mud, equipment, metal, and pallet on truck

Other Competencies:

• Communicate professionally, both verbally and in writing to coworkers and customers
• Ability to self-manage, show initiative and be proactive

Basic Qualifications:

• High School diploma or GED
• Demonstrated knowledge of various board sizes and manufactures, mud types, and steel types
• Demonstrated knowledge of basic math skills Demonstrated ability to read a map

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to communicate with management and coworkers and be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.
• Constantly working in outside and environment while making deliveries
• Constantly, moving from unloading materials from commercial motor vehicle onto job site
• Must be able to remain standing 90%
• Constantly, positions self to unload and load materials from flatbed or boom Frequently moves materials weighing up to 100lbs while unloading and loading flatbed

Mental Demands:

• Must be able to prioritize job sites and deadlines
• Must be able to quickly communicate solutions if problems occur
• Must be able to receive information and directions
• Must be able to multitask
• Must be able to manage stress depending on customer’s deadline
• Must be able to demonstrate a high degree of sound judgement

Company Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability & Life Insurance
• 401k
• Paid holidays & vacation days

This job description is subject to change at any time.

Launch your career with a national building materials distributor and discover opportunities for growth and advancement. Our people have the independence and authority to make a difference. We invest in relationships, and every person is important. Our highest priority is serving others. We passionately pursue a safe work environment along with a relentless focus on operational excellence. We believe you can never go wrong doing the right thing.

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