Driver Helper

jbhunt; Romulus (MI); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefit

Dental benefit

Vision benefit

401(k) retirement plan

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Paid time off

Six weeks maternity leave

Six paid holidays

Job summary

J.B. Hunt Transport, Inc. is hiring a Driver Helper in Romulus, MI to assist with loading, delivering, and unloading products across various equipment types.

The role requires flexibility across shifts, including nights and weekends, and may occur outdoors. You will help secure products, complete paperwork, and communicate ETAs to customers, while supporting the driver throughout delivery visits. The position emphasizes safety, professionalism, and teamwork, with opportunities to work overtime

Qualifications

• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs with or without accommodation.
• Ability to move and maneuver products up to 300 lbs with proper technique and tools.
• Must wear appropriate PPE (hard hat, steel-toed boots, gloves, safety vest).

Responsibilities

• Review loading tickets to load products onto the delivery vehicle.
• Communicate delivery arrivals to the customer.
• Assist driver with paperwork accuracy and completeness.
• Unload products using equipment such as lift gates, ramps, pushcarts, or pallet jacks.
• Maintain a professional demeanor with coworkers and customers in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Outdoor work

Lifting 50 lbs

Team lifting

PPE usage

Education

GED/HS

Tools

Pallet jack

Lift gate

Job description

Job Summary: Under close supervision, this position is responsible for loading, delivering, and unloading products using various equipment types including flatbeds, box trucks, and dry vans. The incumbent will assist with securing products, ensuring paperwork completion and accuracy, communicating ETAs to customers, unloading products at job sites, stores, or customer homes, communicating with J.B. Hunt management throughout the day, and cleaning the equipment at the end of the day. Incumbents must be able to work any shift to satisfy the demand for scheduling flexibility to ensure operational success. This position has the possibility to work outdoors, in the elements, or across multiple shifts including nights and/or weekends in addition to overtime; it requires full-time attendance.

Job Title: Driver Helper

Department: Operations

Country: United States of America

State/Province: Michigan

City: Romulus

Full/Part Time: Full time

Key Responsibilities:

• Review loading tickets and specifications to select and load appropriate products onto the delivery vehicle
• Communicate delivery arrivals to the customer
• Assist driver with ensuring all paperwork is in order, accurate, and complete
• Unload products from the delivery vehicle using appropriate equipment such as a lift gate, ramp, pushcart, or pallet jack
• Interact with coworkers and customers in a professional, fast-paced environment to ensure customer needs are met while building a strong working relationship with a positive attitude
• Maintain cleanliness of delivery equipment and workspace
• Understand and promote all J.B. Hunt safety requirements including the required use of personal protective equipment to ensure the safety of self and co-workers; adhere to safety policies and procedures to ensure the job site is safe for product installation and free from hazards and obstructions that could endanger workers or damage the delivery site
• May help in installing and assembling large appliances, furniture, and home exercise equipment

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

• 18+ years of age

AND Demonstration of the following skills and abilities through education, certifications, military, or other experiences:

• Must possess the ability to work outdoors, in the elements, or across multiple shifts including nights and/or weekends if needed
• Ability to lift product, up to 50 lbs with or without reasonable accommodation
• Ability to move and maneuver product upwards of 300 lbs using proper tools and carts, manual conveyance assistance, team lifting techniques, and accommodations
• Ability to wear appropriate work attire (bump cap, footwear-steel toed shoes, gloves, safety vest)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Customer service skills
• Experience in handling products, especially home appliances and bulky furniture
• Valid driver's license with a motor vehicle record that meets J.B. Hunt standards

This position is not eligible for employment-based sponsorship.

Compensation:

Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include skills, education, experience, geography, and other qualifications of the successful candidate. This position may be eligible for annual bonus and incentives based on profitability or volumes in accordance with the terms of the Company's bonus and incentive plans, as applicable and in effect from time to time.

Benefits:

• medical benefit
• dental benefit
• vision benefit
• 401(k) retirement plan
• life insurance
• short-term and long-term disability coverage
• paid time off commensurate with tenure (includes vacation and sick time)
• six weeks of paid maternity leave along with two weeks of paid parental leave
• six paid holidays annually

Education:

• GED, High School

Work Experience:

• Customer Service/Account Manager, Driver-Home Delivery

Job Opening ID:

00643269 Driver Helper (Open)

Disclaimer:

"This job 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.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions."

EEO Statement:

J.B. Hunt Transport, Inc. is committed to basing employment decisions on the principles of equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, persons with disabilities, protected veterans or other bases by applicable law.