Driver Helper

A.P. Moller - Maersk; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401k + Company Match

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Time Off

Flexible Work Schedules (when possible

Job summary

Maersk is seeking a Driver's Helper to support drivers across daily logistics operations in Kansas City, MO. You will assist with loading and unloading cargo, scanning routes, and helping navigate deliveries, while providing strong customer service on site.

The role requires ability to lift up to 75 lbs, forklift experience is a plus, and willingness to work in a fast-paced environment. We offer Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k + Company Match, PTO, and flexible schedules where possible.

Qualifications

• Forklift experience is a plus.
• Ability to read a map and general geographic knowledge of the area.
• Ability to lift 75 lbs. unassisted.
• Must possess good customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Load daily route onto the truck.
• Scan daily route onto the truck.
• Assist driver with navigating to deliveries.
• Assist driver with carrying freight into a business or residence destination.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Forklift experience

Map reading

Lift 75 lbs

Customer service

Job description

As a company, we promote a culture of honesty and integrity, and value the trust it allows us to build with customers and employees alike. Our focus on our people is what sets us apart and keeps our customers coming back to work with us!

If you are seeking to be a part of a family, this is the place for you!

We are an integrated logistics company responsible for moving 20% of global trade annually. With a dedicated team of over 110,000 employees across 130 countries, we go all the way to connect and simplify global trade, and help our customers grow and thrive.

We offer transportation services like FTL (Full Truckload), LTL (Less Than Truckload), brokerage, cross‑border trucking, groupage, and sortation hubs, connecting Customer warehouses or depots or cross‑dock/consolidation/deconsolidation facilities through a robust network led by best‑in‑­class operations and technology. This integrated network will service multi‑channels like B2B, B2C, B2B2C, e‑commerce, direct to store, dropship, returns, and more, leveraging asset‑based, asset‑light, and non‑asset models.

The Driver’s helper is responsible for assisting the driver in all day‑to‑day activities. This includes loading and unloading the truck, along with any other duties the driver may need.

Essential Functions

• Accurately load daily route onto the truck.
• Scan daily route onto the truck.
• Assist driver with navigating to deliveries.
• Assist driver with carrying freight into a business or residence destination.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

SKILLS/COMPETENCIES

• Forklift experience is a plus.
• Ability to read a map and general geographic knowledge of the area.
• Ability to lift 75 lbs. unassisted.
• Must possess good customer service skills.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

This position requires standing and walking for extended periods of time. Position requires employees to frequently stoop, kneel, crouch, use hands, reach, bend, and lift objects above their head. Employees must be able to regularly lift/move up to 50 pounds and use pallet jacks and forklifts. Position requires regular use of a phone and a PC and reading and writing of various shipping documents.

Work Environment & Additional Requirements

The above information in this 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. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned including work in other areas to cover absences or relief to equalize peak work periods or otherwise balance the workload.

Company Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401k + Company Match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off
• Flexible Work Schedules (when possible)
• And more!

Pay Range

$19 to $20 per hour

• The above stated pay range is the anticipated starting salary range for the position. The Company may adjust this range in light of prevailing market conditions and other factors such as location. The Company will work directly with the selected candidate(s) on the final starting salary in accordance with all applicable laws

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