Ignite your career at Builders FirstSource, America’s largest supplier of building materials, value-added components and building services to the professional market. The #1 name in our industry, we help make the dream of home ownership more achievable every day. At BFS, you’ll be equipped with all the tools, training, and resources you need, and you’ll be empowered to try new things, gain new experiences, and build a career with unlimited horizons.
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Driver Helper
Location: Caldwell, ID Millwork
As a Driver Helper, you will play an important role in supporting our delivery operations and ensuring customers receive products safely, accurately, and on time. Working alongside our professional drivers, you will assist with loading, securing, transporting, and unloading building materials and products at customer locations. This position may also involve operating a company van or pickup truck for deliveries and serving as a pilot vehicle driver for oversize loads when required.
This is an excellent opportunity for individuals who enjoy working outdoors, staying active, and being part of a team dedicated to exceptional customer service and safety.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist with loading, securing, and unloading products using motorized and non-motorized material handling equipment.
- Support delivery drivers by safely transporting and off-loading materials at customer locations.
- Help carry and place products, such as drywall, windows, doors, and other building materials, in designated areas at customer sites.
- Deliver customer orders using a company van or pickup truck (under 10,000 GVW) and obtain proof of delivery as required.
- Operate a pilot or escort vehicle for oversize loads in compliance with all applicable safety and transportation regulations.
- Conduct routine inspections of delivery vehicles to ensure safe operation and regulatory compliance.
- Maintain a strong commitment to productivity by planning and organizing work to meet daily and weekly goals.
- Provide professional and courteous customer service during all deliveries and customer interactions.
- Follow all company policies, safety procedures, and operational guidelines.
- Participate in safety meetings and proactively contribute ideas for improving workplace safety.
- Assist with other warehouse, yard, or delivery-related duties as assigned.
Minimum Requirements
- Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record.
- High school diploma or GED preferred.
- One year of experience performing similar delivery, labor, warehouse, or material handling duties, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
What Success Looks Like
Successful Driver Helpers are dependable, safety-focused, physically capable, and committed to delivering exceptional service. They work efficiently with drivers and customers, maintain a positive attitude, and contribute to a culture of teamwork and accountability.
Physical Requirements
- Frequently lift and carry up to 100 pounds.
- Occasionally lift or move up to 200 pounds with assistance.
- Perform physical activities including lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, kneeling, climbing, and bending.
- Safely enter and exit delivery vehicles throughout the workday.
- Possess sufficient mobility and flexibility to operate vehicle controls and maintain visibility while riding in or operating vehicles.
- Work in outdoor environments and varying weather conditions.
Work Environment
This position regularly involves traveling to customer locations and working outdoors in a variety of weather conditions. Employees may be exposed to moderate noise levels and will frequently ride in delivery vehicles while supporting delivery operations.
Why Join Our Team?
- Competitive pay and benefits
- Stable, full-time employment opportunities
- Supportive team environment
- Career growth and advancement opportunities
- Commitment to employee safety and development
If you're dependable, safety-focused, and enjoy hands-on work, we'd love to have you join our team as a Driver Helper and help us deliver outstanding service to our customers every day.
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At BFS, we want you and your career to be greater than what you ever could have expected. Our supportive, people -first culture will build you up and empower you to do more, be more, and become better every day. Join us and see what’s possible when you can rise to new challenges, learn new skills, and add to your career tool belt every day.Â
At Builders FirstSource, we offer competitive, affordable benefits designed to make life better for you and the people you love. Our goal is simple — provide great plans that help you and your family to live happier, healthier and more secure lives. To view all our benefit offerings click here www.bldrbenefits.com.
Builders FirstSource is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status or status as an individual with a disability.Â
In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with Builders FirstSource, please call (214) 765-3990 or email: ADA.Accommodation@bldr.com. Please do not send resumes to this email address - it is intended only to be used to request an accommodation in submitting an application for a job opening.
Please note that due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to respond to individual inquiries about the status of your application.
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