Driver Helper

Performance Food Group (New); Wilkes-Barre (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 19,320 - 27,517; Full time

Job summary

Performance Food Group (New) is seeking a Delivery Driver Helper in Wilkes-Barre, United States, to assist in the timely delivery of food products. This role involves loading and unloading trucks while maintaining customer relationships. Ideal candidates will have a High School Diploma or GED, effective communication skills, and some related experience. The schedule is Monday to Friday, and the pay is $17.00/hour. A supportive work environment with opportunities for growth is offered.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED and/or 1-3 years related experience.
• Ability to communicate effectively and apply general math skills.
• Ability to work reliably from verbal and written instructions.
• Intermediate computer knowledge and ability to learn/use computer programs.

Responsibilities

• Assist Driver in safe and accurate delivery of products to customers.
• Load and unload truck and/or company vehicles.
• Complete required documentation in a timely manner.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Effective communication

General math skills

Reliability from instructions

Computer knowledge

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

PeopleNet

Hand-held scanning system

Job description

Position Purpose

Food and food service delivery Drivers fulfill a critical role in the country's food supply chain. Our delivery drivers not only make sure the customers' products arrive at their destination at the arranged times and in good condition, but they are the face of our company - building lasting relationships with our customers! As a Driver Helper, you will assist the Driver in every aspect of the product delivery to our customers.

Primary Responsibilities

• Assists the Driver in the safe and accurate delivery of products to customers in a timely and efficient manner.
• Loads and unloading truck and/or company vehicles.
• Places products in areas identified by customers.
• Completes required documentation in a timely manner.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Position Details

• Pay: $17.00/hour
• Schedule: Monday - Friday
• Shift: Anywhere from 2:00am - 7:00pm

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) and/or 1-3 years of related experience.
• Ability to communicate effectively and apply general math skills.
• Ability to work reliably from verbal and written instructions.
• Intermediate computer knowledge and ability to learn/use computer programs on the job.
• Ability to obtain certifications for use of powered equipment; such as forklift operation.
• Physical ability to regularly lift, carry, and position: up to 10 lbs. regularly, up to 25 lbs. frequently, and up to 60 lbs. occasionally.
• Physical ability to handle objects, tools, and/or controls.
• Physical ability to stand for a significant period of time and walk continuously.
• Physical ability to occasionally bend, kneel, crouch, climb, reach, or crawl.
• May require the ability to operate and/or be certified on various powered equipment.
• Ability to work in a warehouse environment which will expose the incumbent to a variety of noise and potential extremes in temperature.

Preferred Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED or Equivalent.
• 1+ years foodservice distribution industry experience.
• Onboard computer and electronic log system experience (i.e., PeopleNet).
• Hand-held point of delivery scanning system experience (i.e., POD).
• Customer service-related work experience.

EEO Statement

Performance Food Group and/or its subsidiaries (individually or collectively, the "Company") provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all applicants and employees, regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state and federal laws and regulations. Please review the EEO Policy, the "EEO is the Law" poster and supplement, and the Pay Transparency Policy Statement.