Driver Helper

Maersk•Usa, GA

27d•Onsite

About The Position

The driver’s helper is responsible for assisting the driver in all day-to-day activities. This includes but is not limited to loading and unloading the truck, along with any other duties the driver may need. The company promotes a culture of honesty and integrity, valuing the trust it allows them to build with customers and employees. They are an integrated logistics company responsible for moving 20% of global trade annually, with a dedicated team of over 110,000 employees across 130 countries. They offer transportation services like FTL, LTL, brokerage, cross-border trucking, groupage, and sortation hubs, connecting customer warehouses or depots or cross-dock/consolidation/deconsolidation facilities through a robust network led by best-in-class operations and technology. This integrated network services multi-channels like B2B, B2C, B2B2C, e-commerce, direct to store, dropship, returns, and more, leveraging asset-based, asset-light, and non-asset models.

Requirements

Ability to read a map and general geographic knowledge of the area
Ability to lift 75 lbs. unassisted
Must possess good customer service skills
Must be able to work overtime as needed
Must be able to read and comprehend work instructions well
Must have the ability to work well with others
High attention to detail required
Must have the ability to work well with others with little supervision
Must be able to lift 50+lbs. unassisted
Must be able to speak, read, and write in English
This position requires standing and walking for extended periods.
Position requires employees to frequently stoop, kneel, crouch, use hands, reach, bend, and lift objects above their heads.
Employees must be able to regularly lift/move up to 50 pounds and use pallet jacks and forklifts.
The position requires regular use of a phone and a PC and reading and writing of various shipping documents.

Responsibilities

Accurately load the daily route onto the truck
Scan daily route onto the truck
Assist driver with navigating to deliveries
Assist driver with carrying freight to a business or residence destination
Utilizing manifest to pull route, stage freight, and assist Drivers to load and unload trucks
Material handling may include one or more of the following: picking, packing, scanning, kitting (as applicable), counting products and other like duties
Must ensure timeliness, packaging, and systems work is completed accurately
Identifying and annotating overages, shortages, and damages (OS&D)
Safely operate warehouse equipment, such as forklift, pallet jacks, etc.
Read and follow detailed and defined instructions in a fast-paced environment
Ensure safe and secure work environment including all TSA and OSHA guidelines
Perform other duties as assigned