Delivery Helper

Gypsum Management and Supply • Hartford, CT

3d • $19 - $21 • Onsite

About The Position

The Delivery Helper supports daily delivery operations by loading materials, locating jobsites, assisting with backing procedures, preparing and restoring jobsites, preparing trucks for the following day, and maintaining trucks and equipment. The role follows company, state, and federal requirements, especially OSHA and DOT guidelines, to support the safety of personnel.

The position involves inspecting equipment, paperwork, and loaded products before trips; safely unloading and delivering materials to customer-designated areas; securing materials and equipment on trucks; and assisting with route navigation. Work is primarily outdoors at jobsites and customer locations, with frequent local travel and exposure to weather, dust, noise, traffic, and moving equipment. The role reports to the department manager and has no direct reports.

Requirements

• Ability to read, write, and communicate information accurately.
• Ability to safely load, unload, and handle building materials.
• Ability to follow safety procedures and work instructions.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Able to remain standing 90% of the time, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Able to move materials from commercial motor vehicles onto jobsites and position oneself to load and unload materials from flatbed or boom trucks, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Frequently able to move materials weighing up to 100 lbs. while loading and unloading flatbed trucks, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Able to communicate with management, coworkers, and customers and exchange accurate information, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Able to work constantly in outdoor environments while making deliveries, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• 0–1 years of experience in delivery, warehouse, construction, or a related field.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in building materials, construction, delivery, warehouse, or related industries.
• Experience operating in active construction jobsites.
• Familiarity with safe material handling practices.
• High school diploma or GED.

Responsibilities

• Comply with company, state, and federal guidelines, particularly OSHA and DOT requirements.
• Perform pre-trip inspections of equipment, paperwork, and loaded product to ensure order accuracy.
• Safely unload products and deliver materials to the assigned area as directed by the customer.
• Secure mud, equipment, metal, pallets, and other materials on the truck.
• Assist with route navigation to jobsites.
• Maintain a safe work environment and follow company safety procedures.
• Assist in preparing trucks and equipment for the following day's deliveries.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance
• Wellness benefits
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Employee stock purchase program
• Paid holidays and vacation days
• Professional growth opportunities
• Development and training programs
• Hourly associates may be eligible for overtime based on business needs.
• Depending on the role, associates may be eligible for performance-based bonus programs, commissions, car allowance or automobile and fuel program, and reimbursement for travel expenses in accordance with company travel policy.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED