Driver Helper
About The Position
The driver helper is a vital role within our operation. This is an entry-level position within the Transportation department. The driver helper assists the route delivery driver with loading and unloading of products on the truck. Delivers and stacks merchandise on customer premises exercising excellent customer service and extreme safety precautions. Our drivers need the support of a physically strong and determined individual to assist with deliveries to 15 to 20 customers on an assigned route. The helper safely assists with heavy and fast-paced unloading of milk crates weighing over 40lbs each and other delicious perishable foods that are transported in our refrigerated straight trucks and tractor trailers. Our helpers become skilled at using hand trucks, pallet jacks, truck lift gates and electronic devices such as phones and handheld devices that are used to track our delivery process. The helper also assists the driver even as a passenger on the truck! Our drivers can make safer lane changes with guidance since a helper has a better blind spot view; also if the driver has to make a difficult backing, parking or turning maneuvers, the helper supports the driver by getting out of the truck and providing guidance.
Requirements
- Ability to lift 50lbs and push or pull 150lbs
- Ability to work in all weather conditions.
- Able to read, write and communicate in English as it relates to the job and to the safety regulations
- Ablility to pass our pre-employment process which includes a phone screen, face to face interview, skills assessments, drug testing and criminal background check.
- No Driving experience required
Nice To Haves
- 1-2 years of experience making deliveries, loading or unloading items from a truck or in a warehouse environment preferred.
Responsibilities
- Assist the driver with deliveries
- Maintain Department of Transportation rules
- Unloading of merchandise by the use of hand trucks
- Provide an excellent customer service experience by meeting customer needs during delivery
- Ability to lift 50lbs and push or pull 150lbs
- Ability to work in all weather conditions.
- Able to read, write and communicate in English as it relates to the job and to the safety regulations
- Flexibility to work on weekends, holidays and sometimes extended hours on your scheduled days.
Benefits
- Staring rate: $20.00hr
- $2,000 sign-on bonus
- Annual performance bonus up to $5,000
- Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
- Time off Package which includes: Sick and Holidays
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
