Driver Helper

DO • Detroit, MI

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About The Position

DO & CO is hiring a Driver Helper in Romulus to assist drivers with the loading, unloading, pickup, and delivery of goods and materials. The role includes loading and unloading aircraft according to airline and DO & CO requirements, ensuring flights are catered correctly, and helping keep vehicles in working condition through fueling and pre- and post-trip checks. Vehicle irregularities must be reported to dispatch immediately.

The Driver Helper must follow applicable airport, airline, food safety, and hygiene regulations; report food safety management system problems to their manager and the hygiene and food safety team; and perform other duties assigned by management. The position requires outdoor work in all weather conditions, exposure to extreme temperature changes and noise, lifting and moving items weighing up to 75 pounds, working at heights of 20–25 feet, and standing, bending, lifting, and moving during shifts of eight or more hours. The role involves communicating clearly with coworkers and working independently as well as with a team.

DO & CO describes itself as an international hospitality and culinary company operating in 33 locations across 12 countries and three continents, with business segments in airline catering, international event catering, restaurants, lounges, and hotels. The company offers competitive pay of $18.50, complimentary lunch and dinner, and 401(k) and medical benefits—including medical, dental, and vision—for full-time employees. It also highlights career development opportunities and the chance to attend world-class events. DO & CO provides equal employment opportunities and states that applicants will be considered without discrimination based on protected characteristics.

Requirements

• Capable of working independently and in a team environment.
• Meet requirements necessary to obtain an airport ID.
• Pass a criminal background check.
• Communicate effectively with team members and ensure communication is clear and understood.
• Able to lift, push, pull, and move products, equipment, and supplies weighing up to 75 pounds.
• Able to work at heights of 20–25 feet.
• Able to stand, bend, lift, and move intermittently during shifts of eight or more hours.
• Able to work outdoors in all weather conditions and tolerate extreme temperature changes and noise.

Responsibilities

• Assist drivers with loading, off-loading, pickup, and delivery of goods and materials.
• Load and unload aircraft according to airline and DO & CO regulations and specifications, ensuring flights are catered correctly.
• Help maintain vehicles in working condition, including fueling and pre- and post-trip checks; report vehicle irregularities to dispatch immediately.
• Comply with applicable airport, airline, and other rules and regulations.
• Follow food safety and hygiene regulations in the food safety management system handbook, and report system problems to the manager and hygiene and food safety team.
• Maintain a safe workplace.
• Communicate general information to the public and other concerned parties about department policies, procedures, and applicable federal, state, and local laws.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Benefits

• Competitive pay of $18.50.
• Complimentary lunch and dinner each day.
• Full-time employees are eligible for a 401(k) and medical benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Career development opportunities nationally and internationally.
• Opportunity to attend world-class events.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed