Driver Helper- Buffalo

Palmer Food Services; Town of West Seneca (NY); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in food services is seeking a Driver Helper in Buffalo. The role involves assisting with deliveries, maintaining vehicle cleanliness, and completing paperwork. Ideal candidates should have a high school diploma, be able to lift heavy weights, and possess strong communication skills.

Benefits

Tuition reimbursement for CDL

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off (PTO, Holidays, Sick leave)

401k with Employer Match

Annual Profit-Sharing Bonus

Employee discounts on grocery items

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Ability to lift up to 100 lbs.
• Previous food service experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist the commercial delivery driver with loading and unloading.
• Deliver products using appropriate equipment safely.
• Prepare necessary paperwork including driver logs and reconciliation reports.

Skills

Ability to lift up to 100 lbs

Fluent English communication skills

Ability to climb in and out of a commercial vehicle

Ability to walk, bend, lift, and operate equipment

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

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Why Palmer Food Services?

We offer competitive wages and a generous benefit package that contributes significantly to your total compensation and personal well-being. There are also opportunities to advance within our established company through excellent performance and by aligning with our 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

• Assist the commercial delivery driver with loading, unloading, contacting customers, collecting payments, and coordinating with the Transportation office.
• Deliver products using appropriate equipment in a prompt, safe manner that maintains product integrity.
• Prepare and complete necessary paperwork, including reconciliation reports, driver logs, mileage sheets, and product/return sheets.
• Learn and understand invoicing and product return paperwork to accurately account for deliveries and returns.
• Record daily mileage and delivery times.
• Maintain daily cleanliness of the vehicle.
• Attend all mandatory Transportation departmental meetings.
• Presents a professional image to customers and vendors with appropriate attire, grooming, and hygiene.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED.
• Ability to lift up to 100 lbs.
• Ability to climb in and out of a commercial vehicle.
• Ability to walk, bend, lift, and operate equipment.
• Previous food service experience is a plus.

Salary

• $17.00 - $19.00 per hour

Shift

• Monday - Friday, start time between 4am - 6am
• 10-12 hour shifts

Physical Demands

• Stand, walk, stoop, bend, kneel, sit
• Use hands, perform fine motor skills, reach, see, talk, and hear
• Regularly lift and carry up to 100 lbs
• Work in cold environments up to -10°F
• Normal vision and color distinction
• Fluent English communication skills

Benefits of Working Full-Time at Palmer Food Services

• Tuition reimbursement for CDL
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO, Holidays, Sick leave)
• 401k with Employer Match
• Annual Profit-Sharing Bonus
• Employee discounts on grocery items and warehouse products
• Employee events and more

Additional Information

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job functions: Management and Manufacturing
• Industries: Hospitals, Healthcare, Non-profit, Government

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