Driver Helper

A.P. Moller - Maersk; Middleburg Heights (OH); 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

Job summary

Maersk in Middleburg Heights, Ohio, seeks a Driver Helper to assist the driver with loading, unloading, route navigation, and freight handling in a fast-paced logistics environment.

Responsibilities include loading daily routes, using pallet jacks or forklifts, reading instructions, and maintaining safety and customer service standards. The role pays $19-$20/hour with benefits and flexible schedules.

Qualifications

• Maps and basic geographic knowledge for routing deliveries.
• Ability to read and comprehend work instructions and routes.
• Good customer service skills and ability to work overtime as needed.
• Must read/write English and work well with others.

Responsibilities

• Accurately load the daily route onto the truck (loading/unloading).
• Scan daily route onto the truck and assist with navigation to deliveries.
• Help drivers with carrying freight to destinations; operate pallet jacks or forklifts as needed.
• Identify and report discrepancies in shipments (OS&D) and follow safety guidelines.
• Maintain safe, tidy work environment and comply with TSA/OSHA rules.
• Work in a fast-paced setting and balance workload during peak periods.

Skills

Map reading

Geographic knowledge

Customer service

Overtime flexibility

Reading/instructions

Teamwork

Attention to detail

English proficiency

Forklift operation

Pallet jacks

Tools

Forklift operation

Pallet jacks

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.

Driver Helper Role

The driver’s helper is responsible for assisting the driver in all day-to-day activities. this includes but is not limited to loading and unloading the truck, along with any other duties the driver may need.

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
• Utilizing manifest to pull route, stage freight, and assist Drivers to load and unload trucks
• Material handling may include one or more of the following: picking, packing, scanning, kitting (as applicable), counting products and other like duties
• Must ensure timeliness, packaging, and systems work is completed accurately
• Identifying and annotating 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
• Must possess good customer service skills
• Must be able to work overtime as needed
• Must be able to read and comprehend work instructions well
• Must have the ability to work well with others
• High attention to detail required
• Must have the ability to work well with others with little supervision
• Must be able to lift 50+lbs. unassisted
• Must be able to speak, read, and write in English

Physical Requirements

This position requires standing and walking for extended periods. Position requires employees to frequently stoop, kneel, crouch, use hands, reach, bend, and lift objects above their heads. Employees must be able to regularly lift/move up to 50 pounds and use pallet jacks and forklifts. The 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

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.

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