Driver Helper

J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc.; Franklin Park (IL); On-site; USD 2,281,000 - 2,845,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k)

Life Insurance

Short/Long-term Disability

Paid Time Off

Job summary

J.B. Hunt Transport, Inc. is hiring a Driver Helper in Franklin Park, Illinois. This full-time role supports loading, delivering, and unloading products using flatbeds, box trucks, and dry vans. The position requires outdoor work, possible night shifts, and overtime.

Key duties include assisting the driver, handling paperwork, and ensuring safe operation of equipment. Benefits and a competitive starting pay are offered.

Qualifications

• Must be 18+ years old.
• Ability to work outdoors or across multiple shifts including nights/weekends.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs with or without accommodation.
• Ability to move products up to 300 lbs using carts and team lifting.

Responsibilities

• Load appropriate products onto the delivery vehicle based on tickets and specs.
• Communicate delivery ETA to customers.
• Assist driver with paperwork accuracy and completion.
• Unload products using lift gates, ramps, pushcarts, or pallet jacks.
• Maintain safe, clean equipment and comply with JB Hunt safety rules.

Skills

Outdoor work

Pallet jack

Customer service

Safety awareness

Education

GED, High School

Tools

Liftgate

Ramp

Pushcart

Job description

Job Title: Driver Helper

Department: Operations

Country: United States of America

State/Province: Illinois

City: Franklin Park

Full/Part Time: Full time

Job Summary:

Under close supervision, this position is responsible for loading, delivering, and unloading products using various equipment types including flatbeds, box trucks, and dry vans. The incumbent will assist with securing products, ensuring paperwork completion and accuracy, communicating ETAs to customers, unloading products at job sites, stores, or customer homes, communicating with J.B. Hunt management throughout the day, and cleaning the equipment at the end of the day. Incumbents must be able to work any shift to satisfy the demand for scheduling flexibility to ensure operational success. This position has the possibility to work outdoors, in the elements, or across multiple shifts including nights and/or weekends in addition to overtime; it requires full-time attendance.

Job Description:

Key Responsibilities:

• Review loading tickets and specifications to select and load appropriate products onto the delivery vehicle
• Communicate delivery arrivals to the customer
• Assist driver with ensuring all paperwork is in order, accurate, and complete
• Unload products from the delivery vehicle using appropriate equipment such as a lift gate, ramp, pushcart, or pallet jack
• Interact with coworkers and customers in a professional, fast-paced environment to ensure customer needs are met while building a strong working relationship with a positive attitude Maintain cleanliness of delivery equipment and workspace Understand and promote all J.B. Hunt safety requirements including the required use of personal protective equipment to ensure the safety of self and co-workers; adhere to safety policies and procedures to ensure the job site is safe for product installation and free from hazards and obstructions that could endanger workers or damage the delivery site May help in installing and assembling large appliances, furniture, and home exercise equipment

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

• 18+ years of age
• AND Demonstration of the following skills and abilities through education, certifications, military, or other experiences:
• Must possess the ability to work outdoors, in the elements, or across multiple shifts including nights and/or weekends if needed
• Ability to lift product, up to 50 lbs with or without reasonable accommodation
• Ability to move and maneuver product upwards of 300 lbs using proper tools and carts, manual conveyance assistance, team lifting techniques, and accommodations
• Ability to wear appropriate work attire (bump cap, footwear-steel toed shoes, gloves, safety vest)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Customer service skills
• Experience in handling products, especially home appliances and bulky furniture
• Valid driver's license with a motor vehicle record that meets J.B. Hunt standards

The expected starting rate for this position is between $16.55 - $20.65 per hour.
This position is not eligible for employment-based sponsorship.

Compensation:

Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include skills, education, experience, geography, and other qualifications of the successful candidate. This position may be eligible for annual bonus and incentives based on profitability or volumes in accordance with the terms of the Company’s bonus and incentive plans, as applicable and in effect from time to time.

Benefits:

The Company offers the following benefits for full-time positions, subject to applicable eligibility requirements, as may be in effect from time to time: medical benefit, dental benefit, vision benefit, 401(k) retirement plan, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability coverage, paid time off commensurate with tenure (includes vacation and sick time), six weeks of paid maternity leave along with two weeks of paid parental leave, and six paid holidays annually.

Education:

GED, High School

Work Experience:

Customer Service/Account Manager, Driver-Home Delivery

Job Opening ID:

00643283 Driver Helper (Open)

“This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.”

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.”

J.B. Hunt Transport, Inc. is committed to basing employment decisions on the principles of equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, persons with disabilities, protected veterans or other bases by applicable law.