Del Helper-Hourly

SRS Distribution Inc.; Milford (CT); On-site; USD 26,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

401(k) match

Stock Purchase Plan

Paid Time Off

Medical Coverage

Life Insurance

Overtime eligibility

Job summary

SRS Distribution Inc. Milford, CT is hiring a Delivery Helper to load materials, assist with backing procedures, and prepare trucks for the next day. You will unload products at customer sites and help keep equipment safe and ready for deliveries.

Ideal candidates read and follow safety instructions, work well in a team, and can stand or walk for long periods. High school diploma or GED preferred; 0-1 years of delivery/warehouse experience is common for this role.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Comply with OSHA/DOT safety guidelines.
• Perform pre-trip inspections for accuracy.
• Safely unload and deliver materials to customer sites.
• Prepare trucks and equipment for next-day deliveries.
• Assist with route navigation and daily duties.

Skills

Effective Communication

Teamwork

Adaptability

Initiative

Safety Awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Position Purpose The primary functions of the Delivery Helper are to load materials, locate jobsites, assist with backing procedures, prepare and restore jobsites, prepare the truck for the following day, and maintain trucks and equipment.

Key Responsibilities

• Comply with company, state, and federal guidelines, particularly as they relate to OSHA and DOT requirements for the safety of all personnel.
• Perform pre-trip inspections of equipment, paperwork, and loaded product to ensure order accuracy.
• Safely unload product 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 all company safety procedures.
• Assist in preparing trucks and equipment for the following day's deliveries.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Direct Manager/Direct Reports

• Reports to the department manager.
• No direct reports.

Travel Requirements

• Frequent local travel to customer jobsites as part of daily delivery operations.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to remain standing 90% of the time, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Constantly move materials from commercial motor vehicles onto jobsites, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Constantly position oneself to unload and load materials from flatbed or boom trucks, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Frequently move materials weighing up to 100 lbs. while unloading and loading flatbed trucks, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Must be able to communicate with management, coworkers, and customers and exchange accurate information, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Constantly work in outdoor environments while making deliveries, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Working Conditions

Works primarily in outdoor jobsites, customer locations, and delivery environments. Regular exposure to varying weather conditions, dust, noise, traffic, moving equipment, and other conditions typical of construction supply and building materials operations.

Minimum Qualifications

• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

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

Minimum Education

• High school diploma or GED preferred.

Preferred Education

• High school diploma or GED.

Minimum Years of Work Experience

• 0-1 years of experience in delivery, warehouse, construction, or a related field.

Certifications

• None required.

Competencies

• Effective Communication: Ability to express ideas, thoughts, and information clearly, concisely, and respectfully, both verbally and in writing.
• Organizational Skills: Aptitude for managing tasks, time, and resources efficiently to meet objectives, with an emphasis on detail-orientation and ability to multitask.
• Problem Solving: Applies critical thinking to understand issues, evaluate options, and develop practical solutions in daily tasks and branch operations.
• Team Collaboration: Proven ability to work productively in a team setting, showing respect for diverse perspectives and styles and willingness to contribute to group goals.
• Leadership Abilities: Experience in demonstrating leadership in academic or professional settings, setting examples for others and taking responsibility for outcomes.
• Technical Proficiency: Familiarity with modern office software and technologies, demonstrating the ability to utilize these tools to increase efficiency and productivity.
• Adaptability: Ability to adapt to changing work environments, showing willingness to learn new tasks.
• Initiative: Demonstrates a proactive mindset, seeking out ways to help, taking ownership of tasks, and showing eagerness to learn without waiting for direction.

Work Location On‑Site

The base salary for this position typically falls within the range of $19.00 to $23.94 per hour. Starting wage may vary based on a number of factors including, but not limited to, the position being offered, location, education, training, and/or experience. SRS Distribution offers additional competitive and non-financial benefits. Hourly associates may be eligible for overtime based on business needs. Depending on the role, associates may also 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.

Job Location

Above Structure 2 - Milford 262 Depot Rd Milford, CT 06460

About the Company

SRS Distribution Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of The Home Depot, consists of a family of industry-leading, independent roofing distributors. SRS has grown rapidly through acquisitions and the opening of multiple new locations since the February 2008 inception. This continual growth has established SRS as one of the fastest growing building products distribution companies in the U.S. The goal of SRS is to form the strongest national network of independent roofing and building product distributors with the most talented team of people working together to deliver the industry's best products and services. In addition to our commitment to customer focus, SRS strives to become the preferred employer in the industry with highly motivated and engaged employees operating in an entrepreneurial culture where the corporate office works for the field and not the reverse. Make money, have fun and give back with us! Find out more at www.srsdistribution.com.

EEO / Diversity Statement

As an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer SRS Distribution Inc., including all its subsidiaries, provides job opportunities to qualified individuals without regard to actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, gender, age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, citizenship status, uniform service, veteran status, marital status, genetic information, physical or mental disability, or any other characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local EEO laws.

If you are an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require a reasonable accommodation in applying for any posted position, please contact Human Resources at US: 855.556.3221, or by email to: [e-mail] with the nature of your accommodation request and include the Business name, location and title of the job opening. Please allow one (1) business day for a reply. All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of a background check and drug screen, as permitted by law.

Benefits

• Competitive weekly/bi-weekly pay, discretionary bonuses, 401(k) with company match, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, paid time off (vacation, sick, volunteer, holidays, birthday, floating), medical/dental/vision, flexible spending accounts, company-paid life and short-term disability, plus optional long-term disability, and additional life insurance. All benefits subject to eligibility.
• Hourly associates may be eligible for overtime based on business needs.
• Depending on the role, associates may also 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.
• Competitive salaries for all team members paid weekly 401(k) Retirement Plan with company matching Employee Stock Purchase Plan Paid Vacation, Sick Time, Holidays, Birthday, and Floating Holidays Paid Parental Leave Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits Flexible and Dependent Care Spending Accounts Company paid Life insurance and Short-Term Disability Additional Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability also offered Safety Program with Bonuses for our Drivers Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Competitive weekly/bi-weekly pay, discretionary bonuses, 401(k) with company match, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, paid time off (vacation, sick, volunteer, holidays, birthday, floating), medical/dental/vision, flexible spending accounts, company-paid life and short-term disability, plus optional long-term disability, and additional life insurance. All benefits subject to eligibility.

Agency Policy

Should a Candidate be submitted to fill a position by a recruiting or staffing services agency (“Agency”), the Company has no obligation to pay the Agency any fee for submission, offer, placement or any service without a fully executed contract of service covering the engagement.