Driver Helper- Buffalo

Palmer Food Services; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the food service industry is seeking a Driver Helper in Buffalo. The role involves assisting the driver with deliveries, maintaining vehicle cleanliness, and completing necessary paperwork. Ideal candidates should have a high school diploma and the ability to lift heavy items. The position offers competitive pay and opportunities for growth within the company.

Benefits

Tuition reimbursement to obtain your CDL

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

Paid Benefit Time (PTO, Holiday and Sick)

401k Retirement Plan with Employer Matching

Eligibility for Annual Profit-Sharing Bonus

15% Employee Discount on Retail Grocery Items

Employee Appreciation Events

Qualifications

• Ability to lift product weighing up to 100 lbs.
• Must be able to walk, bend, lift, and operate a handcart.

Responsibilities

• Assists the commercial delivery driver with loading and unloading items.
• Delivers products using a handcart and maintains vehicle cleanliness.

Skills

Dependability

Teamwork

Communication

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

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Base pay range

$17.00/hr - $19.00/hr

Why Palmer Food Services?

We offer competitive wages and a generous benefit package that contributes a significant amount to your total compensation and your personal well-being. Additionally, there are opportunities to distinguish yourself and move up in our established company through excellent performance and by contributing to our company mission, vision, and values. We value each member of our diverse and talented team - because at Palmer Food Services, our associates are our unfair advantage.

What We Value

• Honesty & Integrity
• Service & Excellence
• Collaboration & Teamwork
• Family & Community
• Dependability & Loyalty
• Compassion
  
  

Roles and Responsibilities

• Assists the commercial delivery driver with loading and unloading items, contacting customers, collecting payments, keeping in touch with the Transportation office.
• Delivers of products using a handcart, ramp, and any other piece of equipment used in prompt, safe way that maintains the integrity of the product.
• Prepares and completes of the appropriate paperwork including but not exclusive of the reconciliation report, driver log (when applicable), pre-trip mileage sheet, product and return sheet.
• Learns and understands the appropriate invoicing and product return paperwork to accurately account for all products being delivered or returned.
• Records of mileage and delivery time daily.
• Maintains daily cleanliness of vehicle driven.
• Attends all Transportation departmental meetings that have been stated as mandatory.
• Presents a professional image to internal/external customers and vendors with appropriate dress according to the work situation while maintaining good grooming and hygiene.
  
  

Qualifications

• A High School diploma or GED.
• Must have the ability to lift product weighing up to 100 lbs.
• Required to climb in and out of a commercial vehicle.
• Must be able to walk, bend, lift, and operate a handcart up and/or downstairs.
• Previous food service experience a plus
  
  

Salary

• $17.00- $19.00/ Hour
  
  

Shift

• Monday - Friday, Start Time is between 4am - 6am
• 10 - 12hr shifts
  
  

Physical Demands

• Must be able to stand, walk, stoop, bend, kneel, sit
• Must be able to use hands to handle and feel objects, perform fine finger movements, reach with hands and arms, and have the ability to see, talk, and hear.
• Must be able to regularly lift and carry up to 100 lbs on a regular basis
• Ability to work in a cold environment for extended periods with temperatures reaching -10
• Possess normal vision with or without correction and able to distinguish colors
• Possess fluent speech in English, writing and communication skills necessary to effectively carry out job functions
  
  

Benefits Of Working Full-Time At Palmer Food Services

• Tuition reimbursement to obtain your CDL
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Paid Benefit Time (PTO, Holiday and Sick)
• 401k Retirement Plan with Employer Matching
• Eligibility for Annual Profit-Sharing Bonus
• 15% Employee Discount on Retail Grocery Items (Includes Fresh Meat & Seafood)
• Associate Discounts on Warehouse Food Products
• Employee Appreciation Events
• And much more

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Distribution and Supply Chain

• Industries

  Truck Transportation

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