DRIVERS HELPER

Builders’ General; Washington (NJ); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Builders General Supply Company (BGS) is seeking a reliable and responsible Drivers Helper to join our team in the Direct Millwork division located in Washington, NJ. You will assist with loading, unloading, and delivering materials to customers, while maintaining safety and organization on site.

Key duties include assisting forklift operators, securing loads, helping customers, and supporting the driver with navigation and inventory checks as needed.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills are required.
• Experience in lumber or building supplies is a plus.
• Knowledge of materials, methods and tools used in building is helpful.
• Physical ability to lift up to 50 pounds and stand for long periods.

Responsibilities

• Pick orders and load/unload trucks.
• Assist with loading and securing items to prevent damage.
• Help customers at job sites and in the yard or warehouse.
• Assist forklift operators and move materials as directed.
• Install protective devices to prevent shifting or damage.

Skills

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Description

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Builders General Supply Company (BGS) is proud of our reputation as a business committed to quality building materials and exceptional customer service — and it’s all possible because of our dedicated team. We are seeking a reliable and responsible Drivers Helper to join our team in our Direct Millwork division located in Washington, NJ.

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.

BGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind: BGS is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at BGS are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, family or parental status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. BGS will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. BGS encourages applicants of all ages.