Posted 5 days ago
Helper
@ DL Building Materials
Dartmouth, Nova Scotia
Overview
DL Building Materials, part of SRS Distribution, is hiring a full-time Delivery Helper at its Dartmouth location to deliver building materials to customer job sites. The role involves lifting up to 100 lbs, long periods of sitting, and frequent stair climbing, with a focus on safety and customer service. The posting lists medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, a group RRSP, an employee stock purchase program and paid holidays and vacation days, all subject to eligibility.
Responsibilities:
- Deliver building materials safely to customer job sites
- Communicate with customers, co-workers and other trades
- Maintain contact with dispatch and resolve issues
- Prepare trucks for reloading and verify load security
- Report all accidents or injuries
Requirements summary:
- Effective written and oral communication skills
- Knowledge of basic mathematics
- Basic hand tool skills
- Ability to lift and carry up to 100 lbs
- Valid driver's licence with clean abstract is an asset
- High school completion preferred
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-11-01
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-02
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-02
These dates describe the source record, not a live verification that the employer is still hiring. Check the original posting.
Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Transportation & driving |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Travel | air: none · ground: moderate |
| Work setting | Warehouse, Client sites, Vehicle |
| Position | On the move |
| Physical demands | physical high · lift 100 lb · computer low |
| Languages | English |
| Driver’s licence | preferred |
| Background checks | criminal record |
| Encouraged to apply | People with disabilities |
| Education | High school (preferred) |
| Perks mentioned | Generous paid time off, Retirement plan, Stock or equity, Wellness, Paid training |
Summary and details written by AI from the posting; the employer’s posting is the authority.
DL Building Materials
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 3 |
Position Purpose:
The Delivery Helper assists with the safe transportation of building materials and the placement on customer job sites. Together with other team members, the Helper works to exceed customer expectations.
Key Responsibilities:
- Deliver materials to the assigned area as directed by the customer while prioritizing personal safety and the safety of those around you.
- Communicate professionally with customers, co-workers, and other trades on job sites.
- Deliver materials to the satisfaction of customers and maintain an emphasis on safety, service, and efficiency.
- Maintain contact with dispatch and work to resolve issues as they arise.
- Prepare trucks for reloading and assist warehouse staff as needed.
- Report all accidents or injuries.
- Verify load security and accuracy.
- Act as an ambassador of the company with all employees and customers.
- Follow all regulations, company policies, and procedures.
- Other duties as assigned by management.
Basic Requirements:
- A valid driver’s license with a clean driver's abstract is an asset.
- Effective written and oral communication skills.
- Knowledge of basic mathematics.
- Basic hand tool skills.
- Completion of high school preferred.
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to lift and carry up to 100lbs.
- Sitting for long periods. Frequently climbing up and downstairs.
- Pulling, pushing, bending, and torso twisting movements to transfer building materials between truck and job site.
Job Location: GMS Family of Locations - Dartmouth200 Akerley Blvd Dartmouth, NS B3B 1Z9
SRS Distribution Inc., including all its subsidiaries, is committed to providing equal employment. All employment decisions are made without regard to any ground protected by applicable human rights legislation, including but not limited to race, colour, sex, gender, identity or expression, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age (except as provided by law), religion, ethnic or national origin, or disability.
If you require an accommodation during any stage of the recruitment process due to a disability, please contact Human Resources at 855.556.3221, or by email at: [email protected] with the nature of your accommodation request and include the Business name, location and title of the job opening. Please allow one (1) business day for a reply.
Employment offers may be contingent upon successful completion of a background check that could include a criminal reference check with law enforcement authorities, a verification of your academic credentials and an employment verification with former employers, as permitted by law.
Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability & Life Insurance, Wellness Benefits, Group RRSP, Employee Stock Purchase Program, Paid Holidays & Vacation Days, Professional Growth Opportunities, Development & Training Programs. All benefits subject to eligibility.
Should a Candidate be submitted to fill a position by a recruiting or staffing services agency (“Agency”), the Company has no obligation to pay the Agency any fee for submission, offer, placement or any service without a fully executed contract of service covering the engagement.
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