Driver Helper

Chick-fil-A Supply; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals, snacks, and drinks

Health insurance options

401(k) with 5% match

PTO and holiday benefits

Education investment plan

Job summary

Chick-fil-A Supply is seeking a Night Navigator to support drivers at the Ft. Lauderdale DC.

You will assist with unloading, deliver and organize food, provide navigation, and log deliveries while collaborating with the transportation team to keep drivers informed with up-to-date routes and schedules. You will report to the transportation supervisor and be part of a team driving ongoing process improvements in a fast-paced multi-temperature environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Self-starter with strong project management and organization skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work with cross-functional teams.
• Tech-savvy and comfortable with basic mobile apps and platforms.
• Detail-oriented with strong problem-solving and communication abilities.
• Willingness to travel up to 5% of the job for visits and conferences.

Responsibilities

• Complete pre-trip checklist and prepare equipment for safe use.
• Plan routes and confirm optimal delivery sequence.
• Ensure driver is aware of route plan and any exceptions.
• Assist driver with unloading and positioning of the truck.
• Maintain food safety protocols and temperature integrity during delivery.
• Communicate potential service interruptions to MDC and stakeholders.
• Safely secure all product and equipment for transit between stops.
• Organize and manage shipping documents for each route.
• Assist with collection of equipment or product returns from Restaurants.

Skills

Project management

Interpersonal skills

Digital literacy

Attention to detail

Communication (English)

Adaptability

Team player

Independent worker

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Smartphone/tablet apps

Job description

Overview

As a Navigator, you will be responsible for supporting and partnering with drivers at the Chick-fil-A Supply Distribution Center (DC) in Ft. Lauderdale FL, to provide excellent delivery service to restaurants. You will help with unloading the truck, delivering and organizing food, navigation to each destination, completing delivery logs and sharing opportunities for process improvement. As a navigator, you will be a crucial part of a team innovating ways to better serve Chick-fil-A® restaurants and Operators. You will report to the transportation supervisor and collaborate with the transportation team to provide the driver with up-to-date route, schedule and delivery instructions. As the navigator, you will have the opportunity to help drive continued innovation at an operation like no other in the food service industry.

About Chick-fil-A Supply

Chick-fil-A Supply, LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Chick-fil-A, Inc., is an innovative distribution service provider focused on understanding and meeting the unique needs of Chick-fil-A® restaurants. Chick-fil-A Supply ensures restaurants have the food and products they need through a seamless delivery experience that extends the Chick-fil-A culture of care. For more information, visit cfa-supply.com.

Location

3225 Meridian Parkway, Weston, FL 33331

Competitive Pay

Starting at $24.75/Hour

• Overtime will be paid for hours worked over 40 hours per week

Benefits:

On top of annual earnings, you will get an additional $22,000+ worth of benefits per year!

• Food and Drinks Provided: Free meals, snacks, and drinks as part of your workday!


• Generous Paid Time Off:
  
  
  
  • PTO: Accrue up to 3 weeks of PTO your first year with immediate access to 40 hours upon hire
  
  
  • Wellness: 16 hours per year
  
  
  • Holidays: 7 days per year and 1 floating holiday
  
  
  • Parental Leave: (4) Weeks for New Parent Bonding Leave, plus Short-Term Disability benefits (if applicable)
  
  
  • Health Insurance Options: A variety of health insurance options for medical, dental and vision, including a no premium health insurance option for individuals and families
  
  
  • Retirement: 401(k) with 5% match for eligible employees
  
  
  • Education Investment Plan: We offer a $45,000 lifetime maximum benefit for continued education of eligible Team Members!
  
  
  • Additional benefits to help you thrive in all areas of life, including emotional, social, physical, financial, and spiritual!
  
  
  
  

Responsibilities

• Completing the pre-trip checklist and preparing equipment for safe, efficient use


• Conducting trip planning to confirm the optimal route and road conditions


• Ensuring the driver is aware of the route plan and any exceptions to the normal delivery sequence


• Helping the driver safely navigate and position the truck for deliveries


• Assisting with unloading product at Restaurants in an accurate, organized manner


• Ensuring all food safety protocols are followed during delivery, with special attention given to temperature integrity and preventing damage and contamination


• Communicate any potential service interruptions (i.e., scheduling discrepancies or security risks) to the MDC


• Ensuring mistakes are handled gracefully and professionally by executing "Remarkable Recovery"


• Ensuring all product and equipment loaded on trailer is secured for transit between stops


• Organizing and maintaining control of all shipping documents throughout each delivery route


• Assisting the driver with collection of all equipment (such as carts and pallets) or product returns from Restaurants


• Frequently lift up to 50 pounds; occasionally move with mechanical assistance up to 1,500 pounds


• Work in all weather conditions


• Prepare for a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, holidays, and rotating shifts


• Be prepared to typically work shifts at night (e.g., from 10 p.m. - 8 a.m.)


• Work in a multi-temperature environment including freezer


• Communicate effectively across stakeholders including Restaurant Operators and Distribution Center staff


• Adapt to change and respond to difficult and challenging situations in a professional manner


• Manage pressure and conflicting demands; effectively prioritize tasks and workload


• Performing other related duties as assigned


• Intimately know the needs of customers, treat all parties with dignity and respect in difficult situations, and maintain a positive, service-focused mindset

Required Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities)

• High school or equivalent (e.g., GED)


• A self-starter with excellent project management and organization skills


• Highly motivated with strong interpersonal skills; a team player who can work independently when necessary


• Tech-savvy and comfortable using basic smartphone and tablet systems and applications


• A detail-oriented, organized yet creative problem solver and communicator (both written and verbal)


• Able to anticipate needs, lead multiple projects, and manage shifting priorities


• Able to travel for 5 percent of the job for Chick-fil-A Operator/market visits, supplier visits, and related conferences


• Skilled communicator across all levels of an organization, with both teammates and suppliers


• Quick & versatile learner who is open to change; analyzes both successes and failures for clues to improvement; experiments to find solutions; enjoys the challenge of unfamiliar tasks; and quickly grasps the essence and underlying structure of anything


• Customer-focused relationship builder who can earn the trust and respect of internal and external customers and leverage their information to find ways to improve products and services


• Committed without compromise to food safety for customers and a safe workplace for colleagues


• Inspired to uphold Chick-fil-A values and act with integrity


• Driver of results who can be counted on to not only meet but exceed goals and push others to do the same


• Problem solver who can identify hidden problems, looks beyond the obvious, and doesn't stop at the first answer


• Servant leader who puts others before themselves, corrects mistakes with authenticity, and respects all viewpoints


• Proficient in English (reading, writing, and speaking): Read and speak the English language sufficiently to converse with the general public, to understand highway traffic signs and signals in the English language, to respond to official inquiries, and to make entries on reports and records.

Preferred Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities)

• Prior food service delivery experience


• Experience working night shifts

Required Years Of Experience

1

Travel Requirements

10%

Required Level Of Education

High School Diploma or GED

Relocation Assistance Provided

No

Work Environment

Transportation