DRIVERS HELPER

Builders’ General; Freehold (NJ); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A building supplies company in Freehold, New Jersey seeks a dedicated individual for order picking, truck loading, and customer interaction. The ideal candidate will have experience in lumber or building supplies, strong communication skills, and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds. Responsibilities include maintaining yard cleanliness and assisting in deliveries in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in lumber or building supplies is strongly desired.
• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Excellent communication skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Pick orders, load and unload trucks as directed.
• Organize space in the truck to prevent damage during shipment.
• Interact with customers on deliveries.
• Maintain cleanliness in the yard.

Skills

Lumber or building supplies experience

Knowledge of materials and methods

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Description

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Pick orders, load and unload trucks (vendor and BGS) as directed.
• When loading, organize and make use of space in truck. Pad, stack, and secure items in position on truck to prevent damage during shipment.
• When assisting in the delivery, stack materials on customer's premises in a neat and orderly fashion.
• Help forklift operators as directed.
• Install protective devices, such as bracing, padding, or strapping, to prevent shifting or damage to items being stored or transported.
• When assigned, help the driver navigate to the job site and unload the truck at the job site.
• Assist customers in yard, shed or warehouse.
• Interact with customers on deliveries.
• Help maintain yard cleanliness.
• Operate a lift truck as directed.
• Follows company safety policies and procedures and encourages other employees to do the same.
• Assist with inventory and verify computations against physical count of stock.
• Other duties as requested directed or assigned.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS

• Previous lumber or building supplies experience strongly desired.
• Knowledge of materials, methods and tools used in building is helpful.
• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Excellent communication skills are required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• The position could involve standing, walking, reaching, lifting, bending, crouching, climbing, pushing, pulling and sitting for long periods of time throughout the day.
• Ability to lift heavy loads. Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Exposed to cold weather in the winter and hot weather in the summer.