Driver Helper- Rochester

Palmer Food Service; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement to obtain yourCD

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

Paid Benefit Time (PTO, Holiday and S

401k Retirement Plan with Employer M

Eligibility for Annual Profit-Sharing

15% Employee Discount on Retail Grocer

Associate Discounts on Warehouse Food

Job summary

Palmer Food Services in Rochester, NY is seeking a Full-Time Delivery Support role to assist the commercial delivery driver with loading, unloading, and customer contact. You will deliver products safely, complete required paperwork, and help reconcile deliveries and returns.

Applicants must lift up to 100 lbs, climb in/out of a vehicle, and walk/bend with frequent handcart use. Shifts start early (4am–6am) Mon–Fri, with competitive hourly pay and benefits.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Must be able to lift product weighing up to 100 lbs.
• Able to climb in and out of a commercial vehicle.
• Able to walk, bend, lift, and operate a handcart up and/or downstairs.
• Fluent speech in English required.

Responsibilities

• Assists the commercial delivery driver with loading and unloading items and contacting customers.
• Delivers products using a handcart, ramp, and other equipment safely to maintain product integrity.
• Prepares and completes paperwork including reconciliation reports and driver logs when applicable.
• Learns invoicing and product return paperwork to account for deliveries and returns.
• Keeps mileage and delivery times records; maintains vehicle cleanliness.
• Attends mandatory Transportation department meetings and presents a professional image to customers.

Skills

Fluent English

Physical stamina

Teamwork

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Full Time Rochester, NY, US

Salary Range: $17.00 To $19.00 Hourly

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
• 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.
• $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