Driver Helper

A.P. Moller - Maersk; Oakdale (PA); 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 in Oakdale, PA seeks a Driver Helper to assist the driver with loading, unloading, and navigating to deliveries. You will prepare the daily route, scan it onto the truck, and help move freight to business or residence destinations.

The role requires lifting 50–75 lbs, reading and following work instructions, teamwork, and maintaining safety per TSA/OSHA guidelines. Hours are Mon-Fri, 9:30am–6:00pm, with pay of $19–$20 per hour and company benefits.

Qualifications

• 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 destinations.
• Identify OS&D and document discrepancies.
• Operate forklift or pallet jack as needed.
• Follow TSA and OSHA safety guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload freight on the truck per daily route.
• Assist with route scanning and loading activities.
• Support driver in navigation to deliveries.
• Handle freight safely to business or residential destinations.
• Use manifests to stage freight and assist loading/unloading.
• Adhere to safety and quality standards.

Skills

Map reading

Lifting 75 lbs

Customer service

Overtime

Reading instructions

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Work with minimal supervision

Lifting 50+ lbs

English language

Tools

Forklift

Pallet jack

Job description

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

Monday to Friday

9:30am to 6:00 pm

• 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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