Delivery Helper

Company: Cherokee Building Materials
Location: Columbia
Posted on: May 26, 2023

Job 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 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:

• Compliance of company, state and federal guidelines particularly as it relates to OSHA and DOT for the safety of all personnel
• Perform pre-trip inspections of equipment, paperwork and loaded product to ensure accuracy of order
• Safely unload product and deliver to assigned area as directed by the customer
• Secures mud, equipment, metal, and pallet on truck
• Navigates routes to the 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:
    • Ability to read, write and communicate information accurately
    • Stamina to lift at least 75 lbs. in order to carry materials, such as drywall materials joint compound 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

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