EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
The Cowls Companies are always on the lookout for strong, energetic people who have developed skills and attitudes a company like ours needs. We offer competitive pay, excellent benefits, a team work environment, and opportunity for advancement. Please download our application form, fill it out and fax it or deliver it to us if you are interested in a job with Cowls Building Supply.
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We currently have (2) positions open. Please email resumes to gert@cowls.com or mail or fax your completed application. Applications can be mailed to: Cowls Building Supply, P. O. Box 9676, North Amherst, MA 01059-9676 or faxed to 413-549-4686. No phone inquiries accepted.
Full time Material Handling, Customer Service, Delivery
Job Description – includes but not limited to
• Handle lumber & building materials (LBM) weighing +/- 100 pounds.
• Assist contractors & homeowners locate & load LBM.
• Receive & stock inventory.
• Operate lift trucks to move LBM on site.
• Check loads at gate to match invoice and product.
• Neaten, sweep, fix, maintain, etc. warehouse & yard.
• Put up loads, deliver small loads to local jobsites, unload.
Requirements
• Learn to identify & locate LBM in warehouse & yard.
• Lift 100 pounds.
• Endure extreme summer heat & winter cold.
• Pass lift truck certification.
• Function in smoke free and alcohol & drug free environment.
• Available +/- 40 hrs/wk for rotating 5 out of 6 days Mon-Sat.; Saturday availability required.
• Courteous, well groomed, prompt, reliable, enthusiastic.
• MA driver license with excellent record.
Contingencies
• Pass physical exam.
• Provide MA DMV report showing excellent driving record.
Advantages
• Variety of tasks requiring both mental & physical effort.
• Skills & knowledge gained thru on-the-job training useful for life.
• Excellent benefit package available after waiting period; health, life & disability insurances; generous 401(k) plan.
Commercial Delivery, Material Handling, Customer Service
Job Description – includes but not limited to
• Pick orders, build loads.
• Deliver, dump, boom.
• Handle lumber & building materials weighing +/- 100 pounds.
• Operate lift trucks to move materials on site.
• Assist contractors & homeowners locate & load materials.
• Check customer loads at gate to match invoice and product.
• Unload, receive & stock materials.
• Neaten, sweep, fix, maintain, etc. warehouse & yard.
Requirements
• Learn to identify & locate all materials in warehouse & yard.
• Lift 100 pounds.
• Endure extreme summer heat & winter cold.
• Pass lift truck certification.
• Pass random drug testing
• Function in smoke free and alcohol & drug free environment.
• Available 40+/- hours per week for rotating 5 out of 6 days Mon-Sat.;
Saturday availability required.
• Courteous, well groomed, prompt, reliable, enthusiastic.
• MA CDL with excellent record.
Contingencies
• Pass physical exam.
• Authorize DMV check.
• Complete 60 day waiting period for benefits
Advantages
• Variety of tasks requiring both mental & physical effort.
• Skills & knowledge gained thru on-the-job training useful for life.
• Excellent benefit package available after waiting period; health, life & disability insurances; 401(k).