Delivery Helper - 1st Shift
Contract Type:
Temporary
Location:
Traverse City, MI
Industry:
Construction
Pay Rate:
Job Number:
64392487
Posted:
22-Oct-2026
Delivery Helper – 1st Shift
Location: Traverse City, MI
Shift: 1st Shift | 6:30 AM–4:00/5:00 PM
Pay: $20.00–$23.00/hour (Based on Experience)
Job Summary
Are you a dependable and hardworking individual who enjoys hands-on, physical work? We're seeking a motivated Delivery Helper to join our team in Traverse City, MI. In this role, you'll ride along with a delivery driver to assist with loading, unloading, carrying, and placing drywall and other construction materials at customer job sites.
The ideal candidate is safety-conscious, physically capable of handling heavy materials, and comfortable working outdoors in varying weather conditions. This position requires strong teamwork, dependability, and a commitment to providing professional service at customer locations.
What You'll Be Doing
As a Delivery Helper, your core responsibilities will include:
Loading & Unloading: Load and unload sheets of drywall and other construction-related materials from delivery vehicles.
Material Handling: Safely carry and place drywall and other heavy construction materials in designated areas at customer job sites.
Delivery Assistance: Ride along with the delivery driver, assist with locating job sites, and help complete daily delivery routes efficiently.
Job Site Support: Prepare delivery areas before unloading and help restore job sites after deliveries are completed.
Product Protection: Carefully handle materials to prevent damage to products and customer property.
Load Securement: Assist with properly securing drywall, construction materials, equipment, metal, pallets, and other products on delivery trucks.
Pre-Trip Preparation: Assist with equipment inspections, paperwork, and verifying that materials are accurately loaded for delivery.
Truck & Equipment Care: Help maintain delivery equipment and prepare materials for upcoming deliveries.
Warehouse Support: Assist with staging, organizing, and loading materials between deliveries as needed.
Safety Compliance: Follow established company procedures and applicable OSHA and DOT safety guidelines.
What We're Looking For
Qualifications
Previous delivery, construction, warehouse, material handling, or general labor experience preferred.
Ability to lift at least 75 lbs and frequently move materials weighing up to 100 lbs.
Comfortable repeatedly lifting, carrying, and unloading sheets of drywall and other bulky construction materials.
Ability to safely load and unload materials from flatbed or boom trucks.
Ability to stand and remain physically active for approximately 90% of the workday.
Ability to bend, reach, push, pull, grip, and perform repetitive lifting and carrying.
Ability to climb on and off delivery equipment.
Comfortable working outdoors in varying weather conditions.
Ability to read, write, follow directions, and communicate accurately.
Ability to follow company, OSHA, and DOT safety procedures.
Strong attendance, dependability, and initiative.
Flexibility to work until approximately 4:00–5:00 PM, depending on delivery routes and daily workload.
Skills
Construction Material Handling: Ability to safely lift, carry, load, unload, and place drywall and other construction materials.
Heavy Lifting: Ability to maneuver large, bulky, and heavy materials safely and efficiently.
Delivery Support: Ability to work alongside delivery drivers to complete customer deliveries accurately and on schedule.
Customer Service: Professional and courteous communication when working at customer job sites.
Teamwork: Ability to coordinate with drivers and coworkers when handling heavy or oversized materials.
Organization & Time Management: Ability to prioritize daily deliveries and maintain an efficient work pace.
Communication: Ability to follow instructions and promptly communicate delivery concerns.
Safety Awareness: Strong commitment to safe lifting techniques, material handling, load securement, and job site safety.
Dependability: Reliable attendance and willingness to perform physically demanding work throughout the shift.
Why Join Us?
This is an opportunity for someone who enjoys staying active, working outdoors, and performing hands-on work. You'll travel to customer job sites, work alongside experienced delivery drivers, and play an important role in ensuring construction materials are delivered safely and efficiently.
The position offers a 1st Shift schedule beginning at 6:30 AM, with daily end times around 4:00–5:00 PM, and competitive pay of $20.00–$23.00/hour based on experience.
Workbox Staffing Benefits
Weekly Pay
Hire-In Opportunities
Benefits including Health, Life, and Dental
Veteran-Friendly and Equal Opportunity Employer
Ready to start? Apply online today and let's DO GOOD together!
