Delivery Helper

Lineage•Farmingdale, NY

7d•$17 - $29

About The Position

Driver Helpers ride with and assist Drivers in the safe, timely, and accurate delivery of food products to restaurants and food service-related facilities, including schools, hospitals, and hospitality locations. They also assist with the safe operation of the truck. Dispatch takes place anytime between 8:00 p.m. and 12:00 a.m.; trips average about 10.5 hours, and the workweek is five days. Pay is listed as 35% of route earnings, or approximately $800–$1,000 weekly, with a stated pay range of $17.00–$28.65. Other duties include washing trucks and trailers. This role offers on-the-job training and the opportunity to develop within Lineage, with potential for greater responsibilities and promotions. Lineage describes its work environment as safe, stable, and reliable, and emphasizes respect, team-member care, and development.

Requirements

High school diploma and at least three months of experience in a related driver-helper or delivery role, related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Excellent customer service skills.
Strong verbal and written communication skills, particularly when communicating verbally with customers.
Ability to work independently.
Good computer skills, including Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.
Ability to sit and stand for extended periods and perform extensive bending and lifting of products weighing up to 100 pounds.
Ability to reach, walk, and climb in and out of vehicles.
Ability to perform duties in trucks and at various customer locations, including kitchen areas.
Ability to travel with the driver and work under normal driving conditions.

Responsibilities

Use a hand cart and/or pallet jack to safely unload products from trucks or trailers and deliver them to the desired location at customer establishments, such as a freezer or cooler.
Assist with picking up backhauls as directed.
Interact with customers to resolve delivery issues and maintain positive customer relations.
Operate a handheld scanning device to confirm order accuracy.
Complete paperwork necessary for customer billing.
Occasionally enter assigned locations during off hours to make deliveries, following outlined security procedures.
Assist with safe vehicle operation, including helping the driver when crossing railroad tracks, turning around on busy highways, and entering or exiting driveways using flags or flares.
Clean out vehicles at the end of the route.
Wash trucks and trailers.
Ensure the safety, timeliness, and accuracy of all role requirements.
Complete special projects and other duties as assigned.