Delivery Helper: On-Route Freight & Customer Service

Maersk Line Limited; Northlake (IL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401k match

EAP

Paid time off

Flexible schedules

Job summary

Maersk Warehousing and Distribution USA LLC in Northlake, IL is seeking a Driver Helper to assist the driver with daily delivery and operating activities, loading/unloading, verifying freight, and supporting route execution.

This full-time role runs 8:00am–5:00pm, Monday–Friday, with overtime and flexible schedules when possible. Candidates should be able to lift up to 75 lbs, read maps, and deliver professional customer service.

Qualifications

• Ability to read maps and maintain geographic awareness.
• Ability to lift upto 75 lbs unassisted.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Ability to work overtime and flexible schedules when required.
• Ability to read, understand, and follow written instructions.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to speak, read, and write in English.

Responsibilities

• Accurately load and secure freight for daily delivery routes.
• Scan and verify all route freight before departure.
• Assist drivers with route navigation and delivery coordination.
• Help transport freight to customer business and residential locations.
• Pull, stage, load, and unload freight using manifests and established operating procedures.
• Perform material-handling duties, including picking, packing, scanning, kitting, and inventory counts.
• Identify and report overages, shortages, and damages (OS&Good).
• Safely operate warehouse equipment, including forklifts and pallet jacks, when trained and authorized.
• Follow detailed work instructions in a fast-paced environment.
• Maintain compliance with TSA, OSHA, company safety requirements, and customer-site rules.
• Provide professional customer service and perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Geographic awareness

Lifting up to 75 lbs

Customer service

Overtime flexibility

Reading instructions

Attention to detail

Independence & teamwork

English proficiency

Job description

Maersk Warehousing and Distribution USA LLC in Northlake, IL is seeking a Driver Helper to assist the driver with daily delivery and operating activities, loading/unloading, verifying freight, and supporting route execution.

This full-time role runs 8:00am–5:00pm, Monday–Friday, with overtime and flexible schedules when possible. Candidates should be able to lift up to 75 lbs, read maps, and deliver professional customer service.