Delivery Material Handler

About the role

Gulfeagle Supply is a family-owned, full-line distributor of residential and commercial roofing and building products with over 100 locations nationwide. We specialize in servicing professional contractors while also providing products and services to homeowners, building owners, architects, and general contractors. As a Delivery Material Handler, you will work alongside our driver to ensure the proper delivery of building materials to job sites using a forklift, crane, conveyor, and/or by hand. Gulfeagle offers several training opportunities to help develop employees into the next stage of their careers.

Responsibilities

• Delivery
  • Load or assist in loading and securing materials on trucks daily.
  • Verify quantities of materials for accuracy.
  • Assist driver in locating the job site.
  • Spot driver when backing up into a job site.
  • Direct driver in placement of the conveyor.
  • Unload or assist in unloading materials using forklift, crane, conveyor, and/or by hand (may require walking varying distances based on job site conditions).
• Roof Top
  • Climb up to a 40-foot ladder to deliver materials on a pitch of up to an 8/12 roof.
  • Ensure proper stacking and distribution of materials on the roof.
• Equipment
  • Ensure truck is properly equipped for delivery, including filling cooler, strapping materials, loading ladder, and other tasks as needed.
• OSHA
  • Ensure OSHA compliance as it relates to oneself and the company.
• Inventory
  • Assist in taking inventory quarterly or as needed.
• Maintenance
  • Maintain warehouse, yard, and trucks in a proper, presentable manner.
  • Perform minor repairs as needed.
• Safety
  • Handle materials safely, including wearing a back brace, gloves, shoes, and other safety devices as appropriate.
  • Aid in the safe operation of vehicles as it relates to the customer’s property and Gulfeagle’s property.
• Customer Service
  • Aid customers with materials.
  • Report problems with deliveries, service issues, and other concerns as needed.

Requirements

• Read, write, and comprehend English or Spanish as required by the branch location.
• Knowledge of roofing material and/or construction and distribution.
• Ability to understand and carry out oral and written directions.
• Ability to bend, reach, lift, and climb.
• Must lift up to 100 pounds of material continually for up to two hours at a time.
• Ability to work on multi-story buildings at various heights.
• Ability to work in hot, cold, rain, or shine.
• High degree of attention to ensure proper delivery while preventing damage to materials and equipment.
• Ability to maintain loyalty to Gulfeagle Supply.
• Ability to interact with the public in a courteous and professional manner; tact and diplomacy required in dealing with customer personnel at delivery points.
• Ability to handle all functions of the job in a safe manner.
• Must pass substance abuse screening; employees are subject to random substance abuse screening under company policy.

Benefits

• 401(K) Retirement Plan including Employer Match
• PTO and Paid Holidays
• Health Insurance - Medical, Dental & Vision
• Life, AD&D, Short & Long-Term Disability
• Health & Wellness Programs
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Health Savings Accounts
• Employee Discount Programs
• Safety bonuses and more

Reports directly to the Branch Manager and indirectly to the District Manager on branch and personnel issues. Reports indirectly to the Safety team regarding fleet, safety, and staff.