Driver Helper - Nights

Job Description

We Deliver the Goods:

• Competitive pay and benefits, including Day 1 Health & Wellness Benefits, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, 401K Employer Matching, Education Assistance, Paid Time Off, and much more

• Growth opportunities performing essential work to support America's food distribution system

• Safe and inclusive working environment, including culture of rewards, recognition, and respect

Position Purpose:

Food and food service delivery Drivers fulfill a critical role in the country's food supply chain. Our delivery drivers not only make sure the customers' products arrive at their destination at the arranged times and in good condition, but they are the face of our company - building lasting relationships with our customers! As a Driver Helper, you will assist the Driver in every aspect of the product delivery to our customers.

Primary Responsibilities: The Driver Helper rides with and assists Drivers in the tractor trailer, tandem trailer and/or straight truck on intrastate and interstate routes for the purpose of delivering and/or unloading various products in a safe and timely manner and in accordance with Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations. Communicates and interacts with customers, vendors and co-workers professionally ensuring questions are answered accurately and in a timely manner. Functions as a team member within the department and organization, as required, and perform any duty assigned to best serve the company.

Responsibilities may include, but not limited to:

• Assists the Driver in the safe and accurate delivery of products to customers in a timely and efficient manner.

• Loads and unloading truck and/or company vehicles.

• Places products in areas identified by customers.

• Completes required documentation in a timely manner.

• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) and/or 1-3 years of related experience

Ability to communicate effectively and apply general math skills

Ability to work reliably from verbal and written instructions.

Intermediate computer knowledge and ability to learn/use computer programs on the job.

Ability to obtain certifications for use of powered equipment; such as forklift operation.

Physical Demands & Working Conditions:

Physical ability to regularly lift, carry, and position: up to 10 lbs. regularly, up to 25 lbs. frequently, and up to 60 lbs. occasionally.

Physical ability to handle objects, tools, and/or controls.

Physical ability to stand for a significant period of time and walk continuously.

Physical ability to occasionally bend, kneel, crouch, climb, reach, or crawl.

May require the ability to operate and/or be certified on various powered equipment.

Ability to work in a warehouse environment which will expose the incumbent to a variety of noise and potential extremes in temperature.

Preferred Qualifications

High School Diploma/GED or Equivalent

1+ years foodservice distribution industry experience

Onboard computer and electronic log system experience (i.e., PeopleNet)

Hand-held point of delivery scanning system experience (i.e., POD)

Customer service-related work experience