Driver Helper Jobs

Position Description: We are looking for Driver Helpers to assist Driver with performing daily delivery functions as directed by Supervisor. Accompany driver in passenger seat of commercial vehicle. Safely load and unload product at customer locations according to product invoices, customer expectation and Company policy, by hand, hand truck, or pallet jack. Assist driver in maneuvering vehicle safely as needed by scanning area and guiding. Assist in completing of paperwork as needed. *Must be able to work 12-14 hours overnight delivering product.
Responsibilities General Responsibilities/Essential Functions:
1. Unload product according to customer specifications and warehouse delivery procedures at customer locations.
2. Develop and establish good relationships with customer by providing excellent, courteous service.
3. Assist driver by handling, organizing and securing inbound and outbound product to include empty trays, crates, totes and pallets.
4. Must be able to deliver product orders accurately consistently.
5. Reads labels and or printing on product containers and associated documents.
6. Counts and calculates quantity of product to verify accuracy of shipment.
7. Assist in all aspects of route paperwork.
8. Assist driver in maneuvering truck safely by "spotting" and guiding the driver as needed.
9. Operating within safety procedures at all times.
10. Maintaining a clean work environment at all times.
11. Must maintain excellent attendance.
12. Completes any other functions that may be assigned.
Division Application of Responsibilities: (% of Time)
** Vision - continuously - 100% of the time
** Hearing - continuously - 100% of the time
** Handling - continuously more than 66% of the time
** Lifting Under 10 lbs. - continuously more than 66% of shift 10-25 lbs. - continuously more than 66% of shift 26-50 lbs. - frequently - 34% - 66% of shift
**Pushing - continuously - more than 66% of shift Maximum pushing force 150lbs
**Pulling - continuously - more than 66% of shift Maximum pulling force 150lbs
**Walk - frequently - 34% - 66% of shift
**Stand - frequently - 34% - 66% of shift Sit - frequently - 34% - 66% of shift
**Bend - frequently - 34% - 66% of shift
**Kneeling occasional less than 34% of the time
**Crouching occasional less than 34% of the time Crawl - occasional less than 34% of the time
**Twist - occasional less than 34% of the time Balance - occasionally - less than 34% of the time Climbing - occasional less than 34% of the time (use of forklift highly encouraged)
**Reaching - frequently - 34% - 66% of shift Coordination - this job requires both upper and lower extremity coordination
**Endure working in a cold environment and experience temperature changes
Qualifications Required of this Position:
High school diploma or GED equivalent is required.
Previous food distribution and frozen food handling preferred.
Ability to understand written and verbal instructions, directions, schedules, policies and procedures.
Ability to work in ambient temperatures to include 3 temperature compartments in trailer and outside temperatures.
Ability to work independently and in cooperation with others.
Ability to maintain professional customer service relationships while reconciling over, short, and damage consistent with the essential job function.