Driver Assistant & Freight Handler

Damco Spain SL; Georgia; On-site; USD 24,796 - 26,174; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k) + Company Match

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Time Off

Flexible Work Schedules

Job summary

Maersk is seeking a Driver Helper to assist the driver with loading, unloading, and delivering freight across routes. The role emphasizes safety, accuracy, and teamwork in a fast-paced warehouse and distribution environment.

You will read maps, follow detailed instructions, and help navigate to destinations, while handling weights up to 75 lbs and operating pallet jacks or forklifts as required. This position requires reliable hands-on work and a commitment to punctuality and customer service.

Qualifications

• Map reading and geographic knowledge required.
• Able to lift 75 lbs unassisted.
• Strong customer service skills and reliability.
• Willingness to work overtime as needed.

Responsibilities

• Accurately load the daily route onto the truck.
• Scan daily route onto the truck.
• Assist driver with navigating to deliveries.
• Assist driver with carrying freight to a business or residence destination.
• Utilize manifest to pull route, stage freight, and assist drivers in loading and unloading trucks.
• Material handling may include picking, packing, scanning, kitting, counting products.
• Ensure timeliness, packaging, and systems work is completed accurately.
• Identify and annotate OS&D (overages, shortages, damages).
• Safely operate warehouse equipment such as forklift, pallet jacks, etc.

Skills

Map reading

Lift 75 lbs

Customer service

Overtime

Read instructions

Team player

Attention to detail

Lift 50+ lbs

English proficiency

Job description

Maersk is seeking a Driver Helper to assist the driver with loading, unloading, and delivering freight across routes. The role emphasizes safety, accuracy, and teamwork in a fast-paced warehouse and distribution environment.

You will read maps, follow detailed instructions, and help navigate to destinations, while handling weights up to 75 lbs and operating pallet jacks or forklifts as required. This position requires reliable hands-on work and a commitment to punctuality and customer service.