Construction Laborer - Roof Loader

Richards Supply Company; City of Poughkeepsie (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay with OT and bonus

Paid time off & holidays

Outdoor, active work

Full-body fitness

Career potential

Great people & safety-focused culture

Family owned, operated company

Job summary

Richards Building Supply is hiring Roof Loaders to join our delivery team. You’ll work with drivers and contractors to deliver roofing materials to homes and job sites, helping homeowners get back on their feet, one roof at a time.

This role requires physical work, reliability, and a positive attitude. You’ll ride with drivers to job sites, unload materials onto rooftops, and assist with placing materials on roofs.

Qualifications

• Ability to lift up to 100 lbs.
• Strong customer service orientation.
• Comfortable working with a team to unload and deliver materials.
• Reliable and on-time with a positive attitude.
• Eyes for detail to ensure accurate deliveries.

Responsibilities

• Ride with drivers to job sites and help unload materials onto rooftops.
• Work on roofs with safety gear to place materials where contractors need them.
• Learn the tools of the trade from forklifts to teamwork.
• Stay active, work outside and make good money doing it.
• Interact professionally with customers on-site and at the branch to ensure a smooth delivery experience.
• Support drivers and warehouse teammates to keep jobs running smoothly.

Skills

Heavy lifting

Customer service

Teamwork

Punctuality

Attention to detail

Job description

We’re hiring Roof Loaders to join our delivery team. You’ll work alongside drivers and contractors to deliver roofing materials to homes and job sites—helping homeowners get back on their feet, one roof at a time. If you’re strong, reliable, and want to do work that matters—this is your chance.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Ride with drivers to job sites and help unload materials onto rooftops
• Work on roofs (with safety gear!) to help place materials where contractors need them
• Learn the tools of the trade—from forklifts to teamwork
• Stay active, work outside, and make good money doing it
• Work closely with drivers and warehouse teammates to keep jobs running smoothly
• Be the hero that keeps our contractors supplied and satisfied
• Interact professionally with customers on-site and at the branch to ensure a smooth and friendly delivery experience

You Might Be a Fit If:

• You’re looking for more than just a job—you want a shot at a career
• Heights don’t bother you (in fact, you kinda like the view)
• You’re strong enough to lift up to 100 lbs—and motivated enough to do it more than once
• You’ve got a positive attitude, show up on time, and work hard
• You have an eye for detail and take pride in getting things right the first time
• You’re personable and enjoy interacting with customers to provide excellent service
• No experience? No problem. We’ll train you.

Perks That Set This Role Apart:

• Competitive pay with great OT and bonus potential during peak season hours
• Paid time off & holidays
• Outdoor, active work—this job is not a desk job
• Full-body fitness—get paid to stay in shape
• Career potential—great path into full-time roles in the trades
• Great people—supportive team, good vibes, safety-first culture
• Family owned, operated and focused company!

Benefits:

• 20 PAID DAYS OFF (includes PTO, Holidays and Family Focused Company Closure between Christmas and New Years).
• Bonus Incentive program as well as Holiday bonuses and other bonus opportunities!
• Competitive Hourly Rate with great OT potential during peak season hours.
• Flexible work/life balanced hours, home every night and typical schedule Monday-Friday 7:00 A.M. – 4:00 P.M.
• Significant employer contributions towards monthly premiums for Medical, Dental, Vision, Group Life and AD & D benefit plans.
• Additional Voluntary benefit options available including Short Term and Long Term Disability coverage, Accidental Injury, Critical Illness and Cancer plans as well as additional Life and AD& D benefit policies.
• 401K program with a best in industry company match.
• Opportunity for career advancement
• Family owned, operated and focused company!

Richards Building Supply is a wholesale building material distributor serving 16 states with 67 locations! As a family owned, operated and focused company, Richards Building Supply has spent nearly 50 years building a thriving and profitable organization, as well as invaluable business relationships. Richards stocks a comprehensive line of products such as residential and commercial roofing, siding, windows, decking, soffit, doors, molding, rainware, cabinets, and more!

Learn more about us here: https://www.richards-supply.com/about

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Richards Building Supply believes in hiring military veterans at any level for any position. We know your service trained you in many of the areas we value, such as; leadership, teamwork, performance, integrity, and safety.