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:
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.
Completes pre-stocking routine by checking address on permit before driving off road or unloading truck
Establishes what would be the best course of action to stock each job site
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 C Driver’s 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 customer’s 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.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Estimated Compensation Range: $16.
00 - 18.
00/hr ** This pay range is a reasonable estimate made in good faith of the possible compensation at the time of the posting of this position.
However, the Company may ultimately pay more or less than this range.