Rider/Helper at Koopman Lumber Co Inc – Meriden, Connecticut

Delivery Helper

Location: Meriden CT
Type: Full-Time
Reports To: Store Manager

We’re looking for a Delivery Helper to join our team. This role is essential to ensuring that building materials are delivered safely, accurately, and on time to our customers. You’ll work closely with drivers to load, unload, and handle deliveries while maintaining a safe and efficient workplace.

What You’ll Do

As part of our delivery team, you will:

• Safely load and unload delivery trucks, including windows, cabinets, and doors.
• Assist drivers with box truck deliveries, ensuring courteous and professional service.
• Verify the quality of shipments leaving the facility and arriving at customer destinations.
• Follow all company and industry safety measures at all times.
• Perform general warehouse duties as needed to support operations.
• Take on additional functions and responsibilities as assigned by supervisors.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• Competitive pay and benefits including health and dental insurance, 401(k) with company match, life insurance, short- and long-term disability coverage, PTO, and employee discounts.
• Consistent hours and a supportive, family-owned company culture.
• Opportunities for professional growth and advancement.

How to Apply

Ready to join the Koopman Lumber team as a Delivery Helper? Apply today with your resume and a brief note about why you’d be a great fit. Learn more at: koopmanlumber.com/contact/careers/

Need Assistance Applying?
Contact our Acquisition Manager: Ben Doyle Pita – BDoylePita@KoopmanLumber.com

Koopman Lumber is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds.

Must-Haves:

• Ability to lift and carry 75–100 pounds safely.
• Willingness to bend, stoop, squat, and reach overhead on a repetitive basis.
• Strong focus on safety, teamwork, and customer service.
• Dependability and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred:

• Previous experience in a lumber yard, warehouse, or delivery environment.

Physical & Work Environment

• Work will take place both indoors (warehouse environment) and outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Must be comfortable with physical labor and handling building materials safely.