Forge & Build is Hiring a Delivery Associate 

Forge & Build  is looking for an experienced Yard and Delivery Associate to join our Hartselle, AL team

Primary Responsibilities Service and maintain positive relationship with current customer base  Work in yard and with other sales and yard persons to ensure quality customer service   Assist and wait on customers while in yard  Report all incorrect orders/deliveries to manager and help resolve in timely manner  Understand the operations of the store computers, registers, and other equipment.  Assist in counting and maintaining inventory, and keeping yard neat, clean and orderly Observe all safety rules and regulations, and take prompt corrective action concerning any safety hazards. Assemble customers’ loads in accordance with loading list for delivery to job site at the time and date required by customer Assist with receiving and loading trucks  Operates forklifts and vehicles according to applicable state and federal transportation laws. Transport loads safely and in a timely manner over required routes, obeying all traffic laws and observing all safety regulations. Deftly maneuvers truck and trailer into loading and unloading areas; follows loading crew signals. Assists with loading of or loads and unloads goods and materials, using specialized equipment when warranted; unloads empty skids and returns all equipment to designated area. Maintains signed invoices, shipping bills of lading, and other required paperwork in a timely manner; delivers documentation to shipping office or other appropriate staff when delivery route is complete. Facilitates routine service on trucks, which may include checking oil, water, gasoline, and air; reports maintenance malfunctions to the Shipping Supervisor. Arranges trailers in shipping yards for optimum loading patterns. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Why We’re a Better Place to Work

Seriously great culture: Sure, we work hard, but family and personal wellbeing come first. Our workplace is supportive, fun and feels like a family-operated business… because it is! Health benefits and Life Insurance: Full medical benefits, rewards for healthy habits and a gym stipend are all available.  Competitive compensation packages plus a 401k match Ergonomic setup and new tech

Boot allowance:Tool reimbursement:

Wellness benefits:  Rewards for your hard work: Gift perks, dinner for your family every month on us, happy hours and fun events to say thanks for your contribution

About You 

The ideal candidate is an experienced and highly versatile…

You are able to thrive in both collaborative as well as autonomous environments. Do you have the skills and qualifications listed below?  We’d love to hear from you!

Skills & Qualifications   Must have knowledge of lumber and building products  Strong interpersonal and customer service skills with the ability to speak professionally and courteously with customers and staff at delivery points. Must be prepared to work alternate weekends Must have good communication skills Experience operating a forklift and straight truck   Must be able to walk and stand 8 + hours a day and the ability to lift 50+lbs by self Must be able to bend, stoop, push, pull and reach above head and climb flight of stairs while carrying material  Must be able push and pull material from bin Ability to remain focused in busy environment. Must hold either a commercial drivers license or chauffeur’s license depending on state, appropriate for weight of vehicle to be operated. Must pass background and drug testing as required by federal and/or state department(s) of transportation regulations Must pass DOT physical, as trucks driven are over 10k lbs. Inherent desire to learn and develop on an individual basis Strive for continuous improvement

 

Forge & Build is an EOE M/F/D/V