Driver Helper

Food Authority, INC; Jessup (MD); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated individuals for the Driver Helper position. This role is crucial in ensuring the safe transportation and delivery of food products to various customer locations. You will assist drivers in navigating routes, maintaining safety standards, and managing inventory effectively. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment, possess a strong work ethic, and be capable of lifting heavy objects. Join a team committed to delivering quality service and products, and be part of a company that values its employees and fosters a collaborative atmosphere.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years old and able to work in various weather conditions.
• Ability to lift heavy objects and work flexible hours is essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist drivers with safe transportation and delivery of food products.
• Ensure safety protocols are followed during loading and unloading.
• Compile accurate delivery records and communicate with clients.

Skills

Safety Protocols

Fast-paced Environment

Flexible Hours

Heavy Lifting

Strong Work Ethic

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Hand Trucks

Pallet Jacks

Job description

Career Opportunities with Food Authority, INC

Current job opportunities are posted here as they become available.

Description: The objective of this position is to exceed the customer’s expectation of service by assisting the Driver with the safe transportation and delivery of food to customer locations, following company policies and procedures. This includes assuring shipment of temperature-controlled and undamaged products, proper count of goods at customer locations, and maintaining FIFO inventory levels.

Shift: 6PM-9PM start. Must be able to work Sunday and Friday nights.

Required skills & Abilities:

1. Ability to follow all safety protocols including spotting the Driver in close quarter maneuvers.
2. The ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
3. The ability to work flexible hours.
4. The ability to lift heavy objects.
5. Strong work ethic.

Physical requirements:

1. The ability to lift 25/50/80 pounds regularly.
2. The ability to respond quickly to sounds.
3. The ability to move safely over uneven terrain or in confined spaces.
4. The ability to see and respond to dangerous situations.
5. The ability to see well at night.

Minimum Driver Helper Requirements:

1. 18 Years of age.
2. Must be able to work in inclement weather.
3. Must have reliable transportation.
4. Must be comfortable working overnight and weekends.
5. Must be a team player.
6. Lifting, bending, and moving for long hours.
7. Assisting drivers to find delivery locations.
8. Compiling accurate delivery records and reports.
9. Reporting all delivery-related problems to senior staff.
10. Effectively communicating with clients and customers to resolve complaints.
11. Liaising with the main office or the warehouse logistics team to notify the driver of any changes to daily routes.
12. Assisting with the unloading of the delivery vehicle at the end of each shift.
13. Ensuring that all safety policies and procedures are adhered to.

Delivery week: Sunday evening through Saturday morning.

Accountabilities:

1. Assures all tasks are performed according to company policies and procedures.
2. Assures workplace safety by assisting with backing up from outside the truck, staying awake with Driver during trips, and being another set of eyes on the road.
3. Load and unload products from trucks or trailers.
4. Put products away at customer locations based on customer specifications.
5. Maintain the vehicle and equipment clean and safe.
6. Assist with vehicle inspections before and after each trip.
7. Operate hand trucks and pallet jacks.
8. Ensure inventory being delivered matches manifest.
9. Report any incident to supervisor immediately.
10. Attention to detail in all aspects of the safe transportation of food products, warehousing practices, and documentation.

Follow all company and state-enforced safety requirements for loading and unloading products.

Company Overview:
Since its inception in 1977, the team of highly-skilled employees at Food Authority are dedicated to one simple goal: providing the finest quality products and services to its customers. We strive to satisfy a customer’s needs by ensuring that the freshest, most delicious produce and grocery items are delivered in a timely and efficient manner.

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer: Race, Religion, Color, National Origin, Citizenship, Sex, Age, Disability, Ancestry, Veteran Status, Genetic Information. In addition to federal law requirements, Food Authority complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.