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Settlements: Potential to earn 40K-100K+ dependent upon volume, location, and contract work accepted. Settlements process weekly.

AIT Home Delivery is a division of AIT Worldwide Logistics. We have multiple types of delivery and assembly work available in 46 states. Currently in your area the following work is available.

Use the corresponding link provided to apply.

You will be offered all types of work and you choose what work to accept. Most work requires a qualified helper.

Outdoor Structures:

Involves assembly of large outdoor products at customers homes. Requires reliable transportation to and from the work-site. For Basketball Installations only, a pick up truck, van, or smaller box truck is required

• playsets
• pergolas
• gazebos
• resin
• sheds
• Inground basketball hoops- Occasional pick up and delivery of product to home is needed for basketball hoops. For this reason, basketball installations require a vehicle capable of this transport. Experience with concrete preferred

If your team can meet these expectations, we want you as our next contractor!

• Contractors must have sufficient vehicle for the work being performed
• Must have a reliable helper. Two-man teams required.
• Must own hand and power tools and have the experience and mechanical aptitude to build products to manufacturer specifications
• Must have an EIN (federal tax ID) - This can be obtained (free) at
• Comply with insurance, vehicle registrations
• DOT /MC numbers may be required for GVWR over 10,000 lbs.
• Must comply with your state laws for the vehicle being used to complete work
• Background and Drug Screens are performed on all contractors including helpers
• MVR are performed for all driving contractors
• You must be committed to providing exceptional customer service, be tech savvy with a mobile phone and excellent communication skills

Visit our Site to Learn more about AIT Worldwide!

USG is an industry-leading manufacturer of building products and innovative solutions. For over 125 years, Chicago-based USG has developed award-winning wall, ceiling, flooring, sheathing, and roofing products that enable customers to build outstanding spaces where people live, work, and play. With over 8,700 employees across North America and operations around the world, we are steadfastly committed to our core values: safety, innovation, quality, integrity, service, diversity, and efficiency.

We’re big enough that our professionals have the resources to make a difference, yet small enough that you’re not just a number. You’ll work on key initiatives and build strong relationships across the company that will position USG for growth into the future.

USG offers work-life balance, specialist and general/managerial career paths, promotion from within, exceptional benefits, and incredible long-term career opportunities for the right professional. Each year, we have hundreds of employees who celebrate milestone anniversaries with us.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Contractor Specialty Representative will work with an existing Gypsum team with a focus on promoting USG Joint Compound products. This position applies extensive product, technical, and installation expertise to promote USG Systems and establish strong relationships with gypsum contractors, installers, and dealers. In addition, providing installer training, project management, jobsite assistance and collaborate effectively with USG gypsum sales team, local market representatives, and key channel customers.

Ideal candidate resides in the Boston metropolitan area.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Convert non-USG contractors by conducting job site visits and performing job site product demonstrations to communicate the benefits of USG products and services.
• Ensure successful product installation by providing field support for large, specialized jobs.
• Assist gypsum sales in conducting effective sales calls by performing hands-on training and demonstrations, soliciting feedback on USG products and services, and making technical or product recommendations that benefit customers and USG.
• Act as a consultant to the customer base by working with customers to address day-to-day challenges in inventory, distribution, projects specifications and other related areas; and approaches these issues from a consultative selling perspective, looking for ways that USG can develop stronger partnership with each.
• Provides feedback and follow-up on job site visits, training, and demonstrations by acting on customers requests, communicating pertinent information to other USG departments, and completing the appropriate administrative duties.
• Influences the quality of USG customer service by identifying gaps in sales representatives technical and product knowledge and recommending training.
• Improves sales and profits by assisting in the communication of new product information to the regions and providing feedback to product management.
• Assists the product management group in developing strategies by contributing relevant information on USG and competitors’ product usage and market trends and setting product and customer specific goals for the assigned region.
• Field lead person in product development or improvement, working closely with USG research formulator as needed.
• Based on product strategies, build contractors preference for key products (i.e. Joint Compound, Paper Faced Bead, and Drywall Grid while acknowledging opportunities for other products to promote within the USG portfolio.
• Coordinate and assist training and mock up’s for promotion of SE430 product.
• Increases the effectiveness and quality of USG products by working with manufacturing and R&D to understand product formulations gathers data from market on customers responses to the formulas and applications and communicates recommended adjustments to product management and research.
• Delivers effective product training / demonstrations by reviewing training needs, preparing training logistics and materials, soliciting and communicating feedback, and following up on additional training needs.
• Educates staff and customers on the proper use of USG products by displaying expert knowledge of USG products and best practices for applications.
• Ensures customers’ product satisfaction by providing support and resolving job site project issues.
• Improves customers satisfaction by frequently communicating with sales representatives regarding job sites, customers training sessions, issues, and resolution of issues
• Ensures accurate documentation of customer visits by entering all pertinent information into weekly call log report and job trial forms.
• Ensures the appropriate materials are on site for training (e.g., samples, literatures, demonstration products…)

KEY QUALIFICATIONS:

Education

• Bachelor’s degree preferred but not required. In lieu of degree, candidate should have equivalent field and industry experience

Travel Requirements

• Travel time up to and over 50% servicing respective market and within the assigned region
• A valid driver’s license is required.

Experience

• Minimum five (5) to ten (10) years construction industry or business-to-business sales experience.
• Experience with territory management preferred.
• Sales and demonstration/installation expertise, industry knowledge and sales aptitude or experience.
• Drywall application and finishing experience.
• Ability to speak Spanish fluently is preferred.

Required Skills

• Strong communication/interpersonal skills, including presentation, conflict resolution and relationship building.
• Self-motivated with a focus on working to and exceeding targets.
• Effective and independent time and scheduling management of activities.
• Ability to set and self-manage priorities to ensure maximizing levels of customer service.
• Customer focused with strong interpersonal skills to interact effectively with customers and USG associates.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to determine cause of installation problems, evaluate implications and respond in an appropriate and timely manner.
• Demonstrated effective presentation and communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Self-starter with very strong organizational, time management, and problem-solving abilities.
• Computer proficiency required in MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, , etc.).
• Physical requirements include the ability to work with airless texture sprayers and drive a pickup truck.
• Collaboration focused.
• Proven ability to actively listen, ask clarifying questions and summarize concerns or actions from customers or internal resources.
• Customer focused and proven ability to act with urgency.

*Midpoint may be adjusted based on candidate’s knowledge, skills, abilities and experience*

Rate of pay may be adjusted based on the qualifications and experience of the candidate.

USG employees enjoy a number of benefit options for themselves and their families. These include two medical insurance options, as well as vision and dental coverage. The cost of these optional programs varies based on coverage level - employees generally pay 25% of the monthly premium cost, USG pays the rest. These coverage options are offered on the first day of employment with no waiting period.

Additionally, USG employees enjoy both a 401(k) Investment Plan with company match and a pension plan. Beyond these main features, employees may also choose from a number of additional programs like life insurance, accident insurance, legal insurance, even pet insurance, just to name a few. USG also offers Quarterly (hourly) / Annual (salary) bonus potential for all employees based on performance metrics tied to safety, quality, and productivity. USG also provides employees with paid time off and paid holidays.

Since 1902, Chicago-based USG has been a leader in producing innovative, award-winning products and systems to build everything from major commercial developments and residential housing to home improvements. USG's employees are committed to the highest levels of customer satisfaction and quality in everything we do. Our steadfast commitment to the company's core business values – innovation, quality, integrity, service, diversity, efficiency and safety – have helped us become the company we are today.

EOE including disability/veteran

About the Organization

We’re a leading nonprofit food bank serving two counties through two warehouses and a third distribution site. Partnering with 400+ agencies and 900+ distribution points, we deliver nutritious food to families in need.

As we complete construction on a new, state-of-the-art facility, we’re seeking an experienced Project Manager (Independent Contractor) to lead our warehouse consolidation and transition project — moving operations, systems, and people into one optimized hub.

What You’ll Do

• Develop and manage a comprehensive project plan: scope, timeline, milestones, and risk register.
• Coordinate with construction and facilities teams for readiness, utilities, racking, and compliance.
• Lead IT and systems migration (network, ERP/WMS configuration, testing).
• Oversee equipment and inventory transfer, ensuring accuracy and minimal downtime.
• Redesign warehouse workflows for efficiency, safety, and quality.
• Lead change management: staff readiness, communications, and training.
• Report progress to the COO and cross-functional steering team.

What We’re Looking For

• 5+ years of project management experience, ideally in warehouse, logistics, or facility transitions.
• PMP certification or equivalent preferred.
• Experience leading multi-site consolidation projects or operational stand-ups.
• Strong knowledge of warehouse management systems (WMS), IT infrastructure, and food safety standards.
• Exceptional stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Must qualify as an independent contractor under California AB5.
• Passion for community impact and hunger relief.

Contract Details

• Type: 1099 Independent Contractor (not an employee role)
• Estimated Duration: 24 months
• Location: On-site in San Jose, CA
• Schedule: 30–40 hours/week
• Compensation: Competitive, based on experience and project scope

How to Apply

Submit a brief statement of interest, résumé, and hourly or project rate to Julia Kelm, with subject line: “Independent Contractor – Project Manager (Warehouse Transition)”

Get your team into its own truck with no money down, no minimum credit requirement and flexible financing options. We'll support you and your co-driver on your path to truck ownership while providing the resources you need to stay as busy as you choose. Keep moving - and earning - together with Panther.

Exclusive to Teams

Work for yourselves, see the country and set your own schedule. Through our exclusive lease purchase program with Expediter Services, you'll discover how easy purchasing a new tractor can be for your team. Payments are deducted from your weekly settlement for the specified term and then the tractor is yours.

All drivers and vehicle owners are independent contractors.

**Truck and financing are through an independent Third Party.

• No money down
• No minimum credit requirements
• No balloon payment
• Flexible finance options
• Actual lease is through Expediter Services
• Earn top pay for safe, precise, on-time delivery, and stay as busy as you want.
• Set your own schedule
• 99% no-touch, high-value expedite freight
• Weekly settlements
• Access to our driver support team 24/7/365
• We provide a fuel surcharge along with your standard rate per shipment

• CDL-A + 6 months minimum experience*
• At least 21 years of age
• No DUI or drug convictions in the last 5 years
• No felonies in the last 10 years
• *No experience necessary for straight trucks or cargo vans
• ** All drivers and vehicle owners are independent contractors.
• **Truck and financing are through an independent Third Party.