Driver Helper

Foodauthority; Jessup (MD); On-site; USD 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Food Authority is seeking a Driver Helper to assist with the safe transportation and delivery of food to various locations. This role requires attention to detail and strong adherence to safety protocols, especially during vehicle operations. Ideal candidates will demonstrate a strong work ethic and ability to work flexible hours in a fast-paced environment. An overnight position with a varying schedule is structured to optimize customer service.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits package (medical, dental, vision)

401K with company match

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old with one year of driver helper experience.
• Ability to lift 25/50/80 pounds regularly.
• Ability to work flexible hours.

Responsibilities

• Assist the driver with safe transportation and delivery of food.
• Ensure inventory levels are FIFO in customer locations.
• Load and unload products from trucks or trailers.

Skills

Attention to detail

Strong work ethic

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Ability to follow safety protocols

Job description

Career Opportunities with Food Authority, INC

Current job opportunities are posted here as they become available.

Since its inception in 1977, the team of highly skilled employees at Food Authority have been 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. Today over four decades later, our family owned, and operated company maintains the 24/7/365 core philosophy and has locations in Hauppauge, NY, as well as Jessup, MD and Westborough, MA.

Why choose Food Authority?

Food Authority is a growing company that prides itself on emphasizing value and commitment to its employees. We offer a competitive salary commensurate with experience, great opportunities for advancement, and a comprehensive benefits package (medical, dental, vision, time-off, and 401K with a great company match)!

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

Responsibilities:

Assures all tasks are preformed according to company policies and procedures

Assures workplace safety – getting out of truck and assisting with backing up from outside the truck, staying awake with Driver during trips, watching road and being another set of eyes on the road.

Load and unload products from trucks or trailers

Put product away based at customer locations based on customer specifications

Assists Maintain the vehicle and equipment clean and safe

Assists with vehicle inspections before and after each trip

Operate hand trucks and pallet jacks

Make sure inventory being delivered match's manifest

Report any incident to supervisor immediately

Attention to detail in all aspects of the safe transportation of food products food ware-housing practices and documentation

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

Requirements:

Must be at least 18 years old with one year of driver helper experience

Ability to follow all safety protocols including spotting the Driver in close quarter maneuvers

The ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

The ability to work flexible hours.

The ability to lift heavy objects.

Strong work ethic.

The ability to lift 25/50/80 pounds regularly

The ability to respond quickly to sounds

The ability to move safely over uneven terrain or in confined spaces

The ability to see and respond to dangerous situations

The ability to see well at night

Lifting, bending, and moving for long hours

Ability to work around vehicles in a safe manner, including completing vehicle inspections

The position is an overnight position

Schedule varies, but optimized for customer service and DOT hours of service

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.