Driver Helper

Builders FirstSource; Marietta (GA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Builders FirstSource in Marietta, Georgia, as an essential team member assisting in deliveries to customers. This role focuses on loading and off-loading products and ensuring compliance with safety regulations while handling delivery vehicles.

The ideal candidate should have a high school diploma or GED, along with one year of work experience in similar duties. A valid driver's license is mandatory. Experience with material handling equipment and excellent customer service skills are vital in this physically demanding role.

Qualifications

• One year experience performing similar tasks.
• Valid driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Assist Driver in delivering customer orders.
• Load and off-load product using material handling equipment.
• Maintain delivery vehicles to ensure safety.

Skills

Good verbal and written communication skills

Ability to read and understand maps

Excellent customer service skills

Knowledge of escort service regulations

Knowledge of basic math and measurement skills

Education

High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED)

Tools

Motorized and non-motorized material handling equipment

Job description

Ignite your career at Builders FirstSource, America’s largest supplier of building materials, value-added components and building services to the professional market. The #1 name in our industry, we help make the dream of home ownership more achievable every day. At BFS, you’ll be equipped with all the tools, training, and resources you need, and you’ll be empowered to try new things, gain new experiences, and build a career with unlimited horizons.

PURPOSE

Assists Driver in delivering customer orders; assists in loading and off-loading product; or drives pilot vehicle for oversize loads.May deliver customer orders using a company van or pickup truck under 10,000 GVW.Work is performed under the direction of department supervisor or manager.Does NOT require a Commercial Motor Vehicle license.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assists with loading and appropriately securing product onto or inside delivery vehicle using motorized or non-motorized material handling equipment.
• Drives pilot vehicle for oversize loads, ensuring compliance with appropriate safety regulations.
• Inspects and maintains delivery vehicles to ensure safety and compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Plans and paces own work efficiency in order to meet daily, weekly, project, or team related productivity goals.
• Understands and observes all safety procedures and practices in order to prevent injury to self or co-workers; attends periodic safety meetings as required; may recommend changes to improve safety procedures.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED) and one (1) year experience performing these or similar tasks, or equivalent combination of education, training or experience.Valid driver’s license required.

COMPETENCIES

• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to read and understand maps, routes, road signs
• Excellent customer service skills
• Ability to read and understand machine and equipment diagrams and system schematics
• Knowledgeable of escort service regulations
• Knowledge of basic math and measurement skills
• Knowledge of and ability to use motorized and non-motorized material handling equipment
• Must have a valid driver’s license.

WORK ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL ACTIVITY

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Must be able to lift and carry up to 100 pounds frequently and on occasion may be required to lift and carry, with assistance, up to 200 pounds.
• May be required to perform specific tasks that involve climbing, lifting, pushing or kneeling.
• Must be able to climb up and down into cab, twist torso for 360 degree visibility, use arms to operate controls, etc.

At BFS, we want you and your career to be greater than what you ever could have expected. Our supportive, people -first culture will build you up and empower you to do more, be more, and become better every day. Join us and see what’s possible when you can rise to new challenges, learn new skills, and add to your career tool belt every day.

At Builders FirstSource, we offer competitive, affordable benefits designed to make life better for you and the people you love. Our goal is simple — provide great plans that help you and your family to live happier, healthier and more secure lives. To view all our benefit offerings click herewww.bldrbenefits.com.

Builders FirstSource is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status or status as an individual with a disability.

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