For Hire Delivery Driver

Gillman Home Center; Seymour (IN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental, Vision, Disability Insurance

401k plan with employer contribution

Company paid Life Insurance Plan

Employee discount

Vacation time

Job summary

Gillman Home Center in Seymour, IN seeks a Delivery Driver/Lumber Yard Associate to handle customer service and yard operations. You will load and unload materials, deliver to job sites, and help maintain yard efficiency.

The role requires a valid license, ability to drive, and forklift experience is a plus. This full-time day-shift position offers steady hours and benefits.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1–2 years customer service experience preferred.
• Valid driver’s license; For-Hire endorsement not required but preferred (must obtain).
• Forklift experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent service to customers.
• Assist loading and unloading lumber and building materials; build loads as needed.
• Operate trucks and equipment; deliver materials to homes and job sites.
• Plan routes for economical use of time and equipment.
• Maintain safety and daily inspection logs; report defects.

Skills

Customer service

Loading/unloading

Truck operation

Safety awareness

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Customer questions handling

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift

Job description

The Delivery Driver/Lumber Yard Associate is responsible for providing excellent customer service and for performing the tasks involved in the overall operation of the lumber yard and associated equipment. They will also deliver loads that require a For-Hire driver’s license endorsement.

This is a full-time position, scheduled on the day shift, up to 40 hours/week.

Essential Functions:

• Provide excellent service to customers.
• Treat all team members, vendors, and customers with courtesy and respect.
• Greet and assist customers in a positive, approachable manner. Answer customer questions and work with the management team to resolve customer concerns.
• Perform a variety of duties, such as but not limited to; assisting customers loading and unloading lumber and building materials, building loads as needed, operating trucks and equipment, delivering materials to homes and job sites.
• Plan route to ensure most economical use of time and equipment.
• Manually carry building materials onto job site. Building materials including drywall are often heavy and awkward and require precise placement on the job site while avoiding damaging materials or the surroundings.
• Perform routine inspections and preventive maintenance, including cleaning, on assigned equipment and trucks. Refer defects or repairs to supervisor. Keep accurate daily inspection logs as required by law.
• Perform all duties in conformance to appropriate safety and security standards.
• When not on delivery any other lumber yard tasks will be required. These may include: maintaining store grounds, assisting customers, straightening and cleaning the yard, cycle counts, equipment maintenance, etc.
• Always continue to make customers a priority while performing other duties.
• Ensure a safe working environment. Maintain situational awareness. Identify and report any safety issues or concerns to management.
• Help out in other departments as necessary.
• Follow all company policies and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

Work Competencies:

• Customer Focus
• Teamwork
• Attention to detail
• Safety Awareness

Supervisory Responsibility:

This position does not directly supervise anyone.

Work Environment:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to outdoor weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of standing and walking throughout the day.
• Must be able to drive a truck to deliver and pick up rental equipment.
• Must be able to lift up to 80 lbs. at times.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work:

This is a full-time position, scheduled on the day shift, up to 40 hours/week.

Required Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma or GED
• 1-2 years of customer service experience preferred.
• Valid drivers license; For-Hire Endorsement not required but preferred. Must obtain for this position.
• Forklift experience preferred.

Benefits Offered:

• Medical Insurance
• Dental, Vision, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Cancer coverage, Accident Coverage, Life Insurance
• 401k plan with employer contribution
• Company paid$25k Life Insurance Plan
• Employee discount
• Vacation time

Gillman Home Center provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit based factors in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.