Delivery Helper - Ridgeland, United States - Cmcoastal

Description

** Delivery Helper**

**Job Category****:** Operations **Requisition Number****:** DELIV007102 Showing 1 location **Job Details**

**Description**

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 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:**

Straps and places corners on each load

Tarps load depending on weather conditions

Secures mud, equipment, metal, and pallet on truck

Verifies that each load matches to what is on the invoice and truck

Reconciles any discrepancies with dispatcher

Navigates routes to the job site

Reviews directions, address, and time expected with leadman

Notifies dispatcher if expected arrival time will not be met

Prepares the job sites to be stocked by setting up ramps at the end of truck

Prepares window for booming by placing carpet over window frame

Places wood block behind first sheet against window frame, door frames, plumbing, or etc.

**Other Competencies:**

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

**Basic Qualifications:**

High School diploma or GED

Class A Drivers License

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 remain standing 90%

Constantly, moving from unloading materials from commercial motor vehicle onto job site

Constantly, positions self to unload and load materials from flatbed or boom Frequently moves materials weighing up to 100lbs while unloading and loading flatbed

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

**Mental Demands:**

Must be able to prioritize job sites and deadlines

Must be able to manage stress depending on customers deadline

Must be able to multitask

Must be able to receive information and directions

Must be able to quickly communicate solutions if problems occur

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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