Delivery Helper

Gypsum Management & Supply, Inc. (GMS) is the leading North American distributor of gypsum wallboard, acoustical ceiling products and other specialty building materials. Founded in 1971, GMS now operates an expansive network of distribution centers nationwide.

As part of the GMS family of companies, Cherokee Building Materials has more than 20 conveniently located yards throughout the states of Arkansas, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Kansas, Kentucky, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, Indiana, and Illinois. Many of our team members have worked at Cherokee and Valley Interior for 10-15 years or more. We also have several team members who started their careers in delivery and warehouse positions and later advanced into management. This is a testament to the great culture and work environment that Cherokee Building Materials and Valley Interior Products provides.

For more information about our family of companies, please visit gms.com or cherbmi.com.

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with state and local law.

Position Summary:

The primary functions of the Delivery Helper are to load, locate job sites, backing, preparing and restoring the job site, and preparing the truck for the following day and maintaining the truck and equipment.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Compliance of company, state and federal guidelines particularly as it relates to OSHA and DOT for the safety of all personnel.
• Perform pre-trip inspections of equipment, paperwork and loaded product to ensure accuracy of order.
• Safely unload product and deliver to assigned area as directed by the customer.
• Secures mud, equipment, metal, and pallet on truck.
• Navigates routes to the job site.

Basic Qualifications:

• Ability to read, write and communicate information accurately.
• Stamina to lift at least 75 lbs. in order to carry materials, such as drywall materials and joint compound.

Core Competencies:

• Strive to do the right thing by displaying trust and integrity.
• Embody the principles of servant leadership, even in a non-people management role, by putting the needs of others first, valuing diverse perspectives by sincerely appreciating and considering others' opinions and ideas and demonstrating a positive and humble attitude.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and on a team; ability to lead, execute and/or delegate as needed, while also collaborating with others to get the job done.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships at every level of the organization; invest in building relationships with the Field Operations and Field Support Center team members.
• Help champion an inclusive working environment; empower others to bring their full selves to the workplace; celebrate, welcome, and value the different backgrounds and experiences that make up our workforce; recognize that all team members are valued, regardless of race, background, tenure, or title.
• Ability to self-manage, show initiative, be proactive, and drive results.
• Communicate professionally, both verbally and in writing to coworkers and customers.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to remain standing 90% of the time.
• Constantly, moving from unloading materials from commercial motor vehicles onto job site.
• Constantly, positions self to unload and load materials from flatbed or boom.
• Frequently moves materials weighing up to 100lbs while unloading and loading flatbed.
• Must be able to communicate with management and coworkers and be able to exchange accurate. information in these situations.
• Constantly working in an outside environment while making deliveries.

Required Cognitive Skills:

• Must be able to prioritize job sites and deadlines.
• Must be able to manage stress depending on customer's deadline.
• Must be able to multitask.
• Must be able to receive information and directions.
• Must be able to quickly communicate solutions if problems occur.
• Must be able to demonstrate a high degree of sound judgement.

Benefits & Perks:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability & Life Insurance
• Wellness Benefits
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Employee Stock Purchase Program
• Paid Holidays & Vacation Days
• Professional Growth Opportunities
• Development & Training Programs

This job description is subject to change at any time.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Launch your career with a national building materials distributor and discover opportunities for growth and advancement. We value our team members and believe them to be our greatest assets. As such, we invest in training and strive to provide a work-life balance.