Delivery Helper

Company: COWTOWN MATERIALS INC
Location: Carrollton
Posted on: May 25, 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:

• 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
    • 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

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