Delivery Helper

US LBM; Newtown (CT); On-site; USD 57,859,000 - 66,125,000; Full time

Job summary

East Haven Builders Supply, a division of US LBM Holdings, LLC, is seeking a Delivery Helper to deliver materials to job sites and assist with loading and unloading. The role emphasizes safety, accuracy in orders, and teamwork to support drivers and supervisors.

Successful candidates will report shortages, assist with yard activities, and communicate effectively with customers and colleagues. This position offers growth within driver, warehouse, and yard functions.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Experience with delivery, material handling and/or warehouse is required.
• Ability to read orders and perform basic math; communicate with customers and supervisors.
• Ability to lift safely and operate loading equipment.

Responsibilities

• Operate safely and contribute to a positive work environment.
• Check orders for accuracy and organize/secure loads.
• Deliver and unload materials to customers’ satisfaction.
• Obtain supervisor approval on loads and assist in yard/warehouse housekeeping.
• Assist in unloading material returned for credit and relay customer messages.
• Support the driver in evaluating delivery sites and avoiding damage.

Skills

Basic math

Read orders

Customer communication

Safe lifting

GPS usage

Tech literacy

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Founded in 1960, East Haven Builders Supply supplies building materials to customers from locations in New York and Connecticut, including a wall panel and truss manufacturing facility.

A Brief Overview

The Delivery Helper delivers materials to job site, reports shortages and claims to supervisor and assists in loading and storing of materials. Success in this position could lead to other opportunities within the Driver, Warehouse and Yard functions.

Pay Rate:

$21.00/hour

What You Will Do

• Operate safely.
• Participate in a positive work environment.
• Check orders for accuracy.
• Organize and secure load.
• Obtain approval on all loads from supervisor for proper count and conditions of load.
• Assist in maintaining good housekeeping in yard and warehouse.
• Deliver and unload materials to customer‘s satisfaction.
• Follow guidelines from supervisor.
• Provide excellent customer service.
• Assist in unloading material returned for credit.
• Relay messages sent by customers while on job.
• Assist supervisor, other employees and other work areas, as assigned.
• Assist driver in evaluating delivery site, noting potential hazards, obstacles, physical challenges, etc.; guide driver in maneuvering on and off customer’s property to avoid damage as needed.

Required For All Jobs

• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Comply with all policies and standards.
• Adhere to Company’s commitment to workplace safety.
• Participate in and complete assigned trainings.

Education Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.

Experience Qualifications

• Experience with delivery, material handling and/or warehouse required.

Skills And Abilities

• Ability to do basic math, read orders, writes instructions and complete forms.
• Ability to effectively and professionally communicate with customers, other employees and supervisors using verbal and written skills.
• Ability to deal constructively with conflict and recognize potential problems.
• Knowledge and ability to use safe lifting techniques.
• Proficiency with or ability to learn current technologies (e.g. Smartphone, GPS and other necessary business applications).

East Haven Builders Supply, a Division of US LBM Holdings, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, order of protection status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state, or local law.