Driver Helper

The Chefs' Warehouse; New Bedford (MA); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in food service distribution is seeking a Driver Helper to support truck drivers in delivering high-quality food products. The role involves organizing orders, providing customer service, and ensuring safety regulations are followed. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma, strong communication skills, and the ability to lift heavy objects. Enjoy benefits like paid vacations, health insurance, and employee discounts.

Benefits

Paid Vacations

Paid Holidays

Health, Dental and Medical Benefits

Weekly pay

Life Insurance

Employee discounts for travel and events

401k

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Qualifications

• Ability to lift and carry heavy objects repeatedly.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work well in a team.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to truck drivers by organizing and separating orders.
• Deliver products to customer locations within delivery time frames.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Attention to Detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

About The Chefs' Warehouse
The Chefs' Warehouse, Inc. (http://www.chefswarehouse.com ) combines exceptional quality and brand building with broadline food service distribution for more than 35 years. With Protein, Specialty, Produce, and Broadline offerings, we service the most discerning chefs in a hybrid approach of convenience and superior quality. We introduce more than 2,000 artisan producers of the world’s finest ingredients from over 40 countries to the finest chefs in the world. We passionately consult, sell, and build relationships with more than 35,000 customers through the most experienced network of over 600 consultive sales associates, best-in-breed technology, rapid service, and support levels that solidify our long-standing ties to both established and up-and-coming premium restaurants.

Mission:The mission of The Chefs’ Warehouse is to provide the world’s greatest ingredients to the world’s best chefs.

Our C.H.E.F.S. Values:

Curious & Creative

Hungry For Food & Results

Entrepreneurial

Forward Thinking & Flexible

Supportive (Of Peers & Chefs)

Starting Rate $15.00 per hour

Position Summary:

The Driver Helper is responsible for providing support to our truck drivers, by breaking down pallets, organizing and separating orders as needed, unloading products from trucks to customer’s premises. All activities must be accomplished according to customer guidelines and while adhering to safety regulations. The Driver Helper must provide exceptional customer service and assists driver in maintaining the conditions of the truck and all cargo.

What you’ll do:

• Help deliver products to customer locations within delivery window time frames.
• Have excellent customer service skills, handle customer concerns in a positive and professional manner.
• Do physical work and lift up to 50+ lbs.

About you:

• High school diploma or equivalent.

• Ability to lift and carry heavy objects repeatedly, including cases and pallets of food products.

• Strong communication skills and ability to work well in a team environment.

• Attention to detail and accuracy in verifying product quantities and quality.

• Flexibility to work in different weather conditions and adapt to changing delivery schedules.

• Previous experience in a delivery or warehouse environment is a plus.

• Ability to follow instructions and adhere to safety guidelines.

• Physical stamina and endurance to perform physically demanding tasks throughout the shift.

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The above job description is not an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties as assigned by their supervisor.

Perks & Benefits:

• Paid Vacations, Paid Holidays
• Health, Dental and Medical Benefits
• Weekly pay
• Life Insurance
• 5% above cost for our high-quality food products
• Employee discounts for travel and events
• 401k
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

The Chefs' Warehouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate based on actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, sex, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation,pregnancy, gender identityor any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law.Our management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities and general treatment during employment.We are dedicated to building an inclusive and diverse workforce.