Driver - Helper

Description
Position Summary
Accurately and safely delivers building/lumber products to job sites while assisting the truck driver. In addition to securing and organizing loads.
Position Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist truck driver in navigating and communicating with customers and dispatch using company issued mobile devices (GPS units and phones).
• Load/stock or pickup (returns/credits) building material on residential and commercial job sites by manually or using appropriate tools and supplies (e.g. straps, dolly)
• Assist driver attach/detach from demountable truck boxes
• Use Company issued smartphone to communicate information to the dispatch office.
• Read and understand delivery tickets and product identification.
• May be required to load and unload truck at different Millard Lumber locations.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as required and assigned.

Education/Experience

• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent experience required.
• Minimum of 1-year in transportation & logistics, dispatch experience.
• Nebraska and surrounding state regulations regarding height and weight maximums preferred.
• Forklift experience, Electronic Logging Devices (ELD) experience a plus

Other Requirements

• Must pass pre-employment drug screen and physical
• Work morning/evening hours during the week, required weekends
• Maintenance of regular attendance

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Verbal & Written Communication skills and map/GPS reading abilities
• Ability to comply to daily changes to deliveries/schedules with a positive attitude
• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills
• Superior problem- solving abilities along with a can- do attitude
• Ability to work as an individual and as a team to meet delivery goals
• Willing to obtain other training if deemed necessary in performance of responsibilities and continuing education

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements

• Work is perform within jobsite and yard environment subject to temperature variations, hazardous chemicals, mechanical parts, increased noise levels and dust
• Perform activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials
• Must be able to safely squat, bend, climb, lift/carry up to 80 lbs., grasp, talk, hear, standing/walking for prolonged periods
• Reaching at or above shoulder level and below waist and have visual acuity to operate motor vehicles and/or heavy equipment.