Delivery Assistant

McLane Company, Inc.; Smyrna (TN); On-site; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pay rate: $21.50/hr

3rd shift

Insurance: medical, dental, vision

FSA/HSA

Life insurance

Vacation & sick leave from day 1

Holidays after 90 days

401(k) Profit Sharing

Pet insurance

Parental leave

Employee assistance programs

Discount programs

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

McLane Company, Inc. in Smyrna, Tennessee is seeking a Delivery Assistant for a 3rd shift position. You will support the Delivery Driver by unloading trailers, lifting pallets, and preparing items for delivery, while maintaining safety and efficiency on the loading dock.

You will represent the company with customers, requiring reliability, adaptability, and a safety‑minded approach. This role offers comprehensive benefits and pathways within a nationwide distribution network.

Qualifications

• Age 18 years or older.
• Ability to lift and move pallets up to 75 pounds.
• Ability to read, write, and understand English sufficiently to perform job tasks and safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Unload trailer using a hand truck or 2-wheeled dolly.
• Place all delivery items in customer-designated food-safe storage areas.
• Assist the Driver's efforts to ensure accurate and on-time deliveries.
• Work safely to prevent injury to people and damage to products.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Age 18+

Heavy lifting

English literacy

Job description

Take your career further with McLane!

The McLane team is the driving force behind our success. A diverse group of professionals, from Sales and IT to Dispatchers and Mechanics, work together seamlessly to keep our operations running smoothly. Their dedication, expertise, and collaborative spirit are essential to achieving our goals and supporting other teams within the organization. As a member of our team, you'll have the chance to learn from industry leaders, develop your skills, and build lasting connections with colleagues nationwide.

Take your career further with McLane!

The McLane team is the driving force behind our success. A diverse group of professionals, from Sales and IT to Dispatchers and Mechanics, work together seamlessly to keep our operations running smoothly. Their dedication, expertise, and collaborative spirit are essential to achieving our goals and supporting other teams within the organization. As a member of our team, you'll have the chance to learn from industry leaders, develop your skills, and build lasting connections with colleagues nationwide.

The Delivery Assistant is a physical, fast-paced position providing direct support to a McLane Delivery Driver. As a Delivery Assistant, you will not be driving the delivery truck. You will be bending, lifting, and walking on a daily basis. Similar to our Delivery Drivers, you also represent the face of our company to our customers. Great customer service skills are a plus!

Benefits You Can Count On

• Pay Rate: $21.50 per hour.
• 3rd Shift
• Generous benefits that start on your 60th day: medical, dental, and vision insurance, FSA/HSA and company-paid life insurance.
• Earn vacation time, and sick leave accrual from day one and paid holidays after 90 days.
• 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan after 90 days.
• Additional benefits: pet insurance, parental leave, employee assistance programs, discount programs, tuition reimbursement program, and more!

What You’ll Do As a Delivery Assistant

• Unload trailer using a hand truck or 2-wheeled dolly.
• Place all delivery items in customer-designated food-safe storage areas.
• Assist the Driver's efforts to ensure accurate and on-time deliveries.
• Work safely to prevent injury to people and damage to products.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications You’ll Bring As a Delivery Assistant Teammate

• At least 18 years of age.
• Lift and move product and pallets which may weigh up to 75 pounds.
• This position requires the ability to read, write, and understand English at a level sufficient to perform job-related tasks effectively and safely. This includes understanding work instructions, safety protocols, and communications essential to the role. The requirement is directly related to the nature of the job and ensures compliance with workplace safety and operational standards.

Fit the following? We want you here!

• Safety-focused
• Reliable
• Adaptable
• Dedicated

Moving America forward — together.

We've been forging our path as a leader in the distribution industry since 1894. Building an expansive nationwide network of team members for 130+ years has allowed us to stay agile for our clients across the restaurant, retail, and e-commerce industries. We look to the future and are ready to continue making industry-defining moves by embracing the newest technology into our practices, continuing team member training, and emphasizing our people-centered culture.

Candidates may be subject to a background check and drug screen, in accordance with applicable laws.

All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

For our complete EEO and Pay Transparency statement, please visit https://www.mclaneco.com/legal/employment/

Primary Location

United States-Tennessee-Smyrna

Work Locations

DM Nashville- TN (Smyrna)

Business Unit

FS142

Job

Transportation

Schedule

Full-time

Shift

3rd - Overnight

Employee Status

Regular