Delivery Material Handler
About The Position
Gulfeagle Supply is seeking a hands-on Delivery Material Handler to work alongside a driver and help deliver building materials to job sites. The role involves loading, securing, checking, transporting, and unloading materials using a forklift, crane, conveyor, or by hand. Deliveries may require walking varying distances and climbing ladders to place materials on roofs. The handler also helps prepare delivery equipment, maintain the warehouse, yard, and trucks, perform minor repairs, assist with inventory, and support safe vehicle operation and customer service. The position reports directly to the Branch Manager, indirectly to the District Manager on branch and personnel issues, and indirectly to the Safety team regarding fleet, safety, and staff. Gulfeagle offers training opportunities to support employee career development.
Requirements
- Read, write, and comprehend English or Spanish as required by the branch location.
- Knowledge of roofing materials and/or construction and distribution.
- Ability to understand and carry out oral and written directions.
- Ability to bend, reach, lift, and climb.
- Ability to lift up to 100 pounds of material continually for up to two hours at a time.
- Ability to work on multi-story buildings at various heights.
- Ability to work in hot, cold, rain, or shine.
- High degree of attention to ensure accurate delivery and prevent damage to materials and equipment.
- Ability to maintain loyalty to Gulfeagle Supply.
- Ability to interact with the public in a courteous and professional manner, using tact and diplomacy with customer personnel at delivery points.
- Ability to perform all job functions safely.
- Must pass substance abuse screening and is subject to random substance abuse screening under company policy.
Responsibilities
- Load or assist in loading and securing materials on trucks daily.
- Assist in verifying material quantities for accuracy.
- Assist the driver in locating job sites, spot the driver when backing up, and direct placement of the conveyor.
- Unload or assist in unloading materials with a forklift, crane, conveyor, or by hand.
- Climb ladders up to 40 feet to deliver materials to roofs with pitches up to 8/12, and stack and distribute materials appropriately.
- Prepare trucks for delivery by filling the cooler, strapping materials, loading the ladder, and supplying other needed equipment.
- Follow OSHA requirements as they relate to the employee and the company.
- Assist with quarterly or as-needed inventory.
- Maintain the warehouse, yard, and trucks in a presentable manner and perform minor repairs as needed.
- Handle materials safely, using appropriate protective equipment such as a back brace, gloves, and shoes.
- Help ensure vehicles are operated safely and protect customer and company property.
- Assist customers with materials and report delivery problems, service issues, and other concerns.
- Perform other duties as requested.
Benefits
- 401(k) retirement plan with employer match
- PTO and paid holidays
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Life, AD&D, short-term, and long-term disability coverage
- Health and wellness programs
- Flexible spending accounts
- Health savings accounts
- Employee discount programs
- Safety bonuses
- Training opportunities for career development
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
