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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, Tamarack Materials spans across six states including Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, Wisconsin, Illinois and Iowa. Many of our team members have worked at Tamarack for over 20 years, and some have been with us for 30 years or more. We 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 Tamarack provides.
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Position Summary:
The primary functions of a delivery helper are to load, locate job sites, backing, preparing and restoring the job site, stocking materials, preparing the truck for the following day, and maintaining the truck and equipment.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Straps and places corners on each load.
- Tarps load depending on weather conditions.
- Secures mud, equipment, metal, and pallet on truck.
- Verifies that each load matches to what is on the invoice and truck.
- Reconciles any discrepancies with dispatcher.
- Navigates routes to the job site.
- Reviews directions, address, and time expected with leadman.
- Notifies dispatcher if expected arrival time will not be met.
- Prepares the job sites to be stocked by setting up ramps at the end of truck.
- Prepares window for booming by placing carpet over window frame.
- Places wood block behind first sheet against window frame, door frames, plumbing, or etc.
- Completes pre-stocking routine by checking address on permit before driving off road or unloading truck.
- Establishes what would be the best course of action to stock each job site.
Basic Qualifications:
- High School diploma or GED
- Valid Driver's License
- Demonstrated knowledge of various board sizes and manufactures, mud types, and steel types
- Demonstrated knowledge of basic math skills
- Demonstrated ability to read a map
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 by:
- Empowering others to bring their full selves to the workplace.
- Celebrating, welcoming, and valuing the different backgrounds and experiences that make up our workforce.
- Recognizing 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%
- Constantly, moving from unloading materials from commercial motor vehicle onto job site.
- Constantly, positions self to unload and load materials from flatbed or boom.
- Frequently moves materials weighing up to 80 lbs 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 outside and 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 deadlines.
- 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.
- Job Family GMS USA
- Pay Type Hourly
- Tamarack Materials, Inc. (Bismarck, ND), 3735 Apple Creek Road, Bismarck, North Dakota, United States of America
Gypsum Management & Supply, Inc. (“The Company”), is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to excellence through diversity. Employment offers are made on the basis of qualification and without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, veteran status, or any other protected category.