Driver Helper

Maersk•Oakdale, MN

17d

About The Position

The Driver Helper assists the driver with day-to-day activities, including loading and unloading the truck, helping navigate to deliveries, and carrying freight to business or residential destinations. The role also involves warehouse material handling, route staging, scanning, and documenting shipment discrepancies. Employees must work safely and accurately in a fast-paced environment and may be assigned other duties or work in other areas as needed.

Requirements

Ability to read a map and general geographic knowledge of the area.
Ability to lift 75 pounds unassisted; must also be able to regularly lift or move up to 50 pounds.
Good customer service skills.
Ability to work overtime as needed.
Ability to read and comprehend work instructions.
Ability to work well with others, including with little supervision.
High attention to detail.
Ability to speak, read, and write in English.
Ability to stand and walk for extended periods and frequently stoop, kneel, crouch, use hands, reach, bend, and lift objects above the head.
Ability to regularly use a phone and PC and read and write shipping documents.

Responsibilities

Accurately load and scan the daily route onto the truck.
Assist the driver with navigating to delivery locations and carrying freight to business or residential destinations.
Use the manifest to pull and stage freight and assist drivers with loading and unloading trucks.
Perform material-handling tasks such as picking, packing, scanning, kitting as applicable, and counting products.
Complete work and systems tasks accurately and on time, including proper packaging.
Identify and annotate overages, shortages, and damages (OS&D).
Safely operate warehouse equipment such as forklifts and pallet jacks.
Follow detailed instructions and maintain a safe and secure work environment in accordance with TSA and OSHA guidelines.
Perform other assigned duties, including helping in other areas to cover absences, relief, or workload needs.