Driver Helper

Ferraro Foods•Piscataway, NJ

5d•$0 - $45,500•Onsite

About The Position

Ferraro Foods is hiring a Driver Helper to work alongside drivers and help ensure company products are delivered safely, accurately, and on time. The role supports local route deliveries across the food industry, including unloading touch freight, placing products according to customer requirements, and providing professional customer service. It involves hands-on, physically demanding work in warehouses, customer locations, delivery vehicles, and varying weather and temperature-controlled environments. The schedule is Monday through Friday, with start times between 4:00 AM and 7:00 AM and return times approximately between 2:00 PM and 8:00 PM depending on route completion. Saturday flexibility may be needed based on business needs. Pay is $175 per day. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, a 401(k) with company contribution, paid time off, paid holidays, and additional voluntary benefits.

Requirements

Ability to consistently lift 70 pounds or more.
Ability to frequently walk, climb stairs, and navigate customer delivery locations.
Ability to perform repetitive loading and unloading tasks throughout the shift.
Strong work ethic and dependable, reliable attendance.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, physically demanding environment.
Excellent teamwork and communication skills.
Customer-focused mindset and professional attitude.
Ability to work in varying weather conditions and temperature-controlled environments.
Commitment to workplace safety and following company procedures.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in delivery, warehouse, logistics, or distribution environments.
Foodservice distribution experience.
Experience handling touch freight and working in physically demanding environments.

Responsibilities

Assist drivers with the safe and efficient delivery of company products.
Unload products at customer locations, including touch freight deliveries.
Place products accurately according to customer requirements.
Provide professional, customer-focused service during delivery interactions.
Help keep products secure and protected throughout the delivery process.
Maintain the cleanliness and organization of delivery vehicles, trailers, and work areas.
Sweep pallets and clean the trailer and cab at the end of each shift.
Support inventory handling and product movement during deliveries.
Follow company safety policies and procedures.
Assist with additional transportation and delivery-related duties as assigned.