Driver Helper

Damco Spain SL; Melrose Park (IL); On-site; USD 24,796 - 26,174; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401k + Company Match

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Time Off

Flexible Work Schedules

Job summary

Damco Spain SL is seeking a warehouse associate in Melrose Park, Illinois. Responsibilities include loading and scanning routes, assisting drivers with navigation and deliveries, and safely operating warehouse equipment. Key skills required are the ability to lift heavy objects and strong customer service skills. The job offers competitive pay between $18.00 to $19.00 per hour and various company benefits, including medical, dental, and 401k with a company match.

Qualifications

• Standing and walking for extended periods is required.
• Frequent lifting and moving of up to 50 pounds.
• Regular use of a phone and PC.

Responsibilities

• Accurately load and scan daily routes onto the truck.
• Assist driver with navigating and carrying freight.
• Safely operate warehouse equipment.

Skills

Ability to read a map and general geographic knowledge

Lift 75 lbs. unassisted

Good customer service skills

Work well with others

High attention to detail

Speak, read, and write in English

Tools

Forklift

Pallet jacks

Job description

Essential Functions

• 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 to load and unload trucks
• Material handling may include picking, packing, scanning, kitting (as applicable), counting products and other similar duties
• Ensure timeliness, packaging, and systems work is completed accurately
• Identify and annotate overages, shortages, and damages (OS&D)
• Safely operate warehouse equipment, such as forklift, pallet jacks, etc.
• Read and follow detailed and defined instructions in a fast‑paced environment
• Ensure safe and secure work environment including all TSA and OSHA guidelines
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills / Competencies

• Ability to read a map and general geographic knowledge of the area
• Ability to lift 75 lbs. unassisted
• Possess good customer service skills
• Work overtime as needed
• Read and comprehend work instructions well
• Work well with others
• High attention to detail required
• Work well with others with little supervision
• Lifting 50+ lbs. unassisted
• Speak, read, and write in English

Physical Requirements

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

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

$18.00 to $19.00 per hour

Equal Employment Opportunity

Maersk is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we embrace different styles of thinking. Maersk is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants without regard to race, colour, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy or parental leave, veteran status, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with all legal requirements.

Accommodation

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Location

United States of America, Illinois, Northlake, 60164