Driver Helper - SYGMA - Harrisburg, PA Harrisburg, PA Posted today

Sysco; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the logistics sector is seeking a Delivery Assistant to help ensure product quality during deliveries. The role involves assisting drivers, communicating effectively with customers, and managing physical tasks in a dynamic work environment. Ideal candidates will be able to lift up to 80 pounds, communicate articulate, and meet the physical demands of the job.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED preferred.
• Experience with handcarts and electric pallet jacks is required.
• Ability to communicate clearly and perform simple arithmetic.

Responsibilities

• Assist driver with unloading and checking product quality.
• Drive to various locations as required for deliveries.
• Handle customer complaints and short orders professionally.

Skills

Communication

Arithmetic

Product knowledge

Education

High School or GED or equivalent

Tools

Handcart

Electric pallet jack

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

Assist delivery driver unloading, checking the quality and delivering the product to the customer location.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Unload and check the quality products at a customer location, rotate and check the quality of produce.

• Driving to different locations to assist the driver with deliveries.

• Calls in when a customer does not receive their entire order (shorts)

• Handles any customer complaints professionally

• Handles company equipment properly, follow written driver safety rules and performs a pre-trip inspection.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education

• Prefer High School or GED or equivalent

Experience

• Handcart and electric pallet jack experience

Professional Skills

• Proven ability to communicate articulately and perform simple arithmetic

• Know the product delivery schedule.

• If the product meets quality and rotation.

Physical Demands

• Frequent moving of product up to 50 pounds during the shift; infrequent moving up to 80 pounds.

• Must be able to climb on and off the box of the truck.

• Frequent bending, squatting, pushing and pulling.

Work Environment

• Cold warehouse environment.

• Must be able to work in confined spaces.

• Must be able to work in extreme weather conditions (hot weather, rain, and extremely cold temperatures)

AFFIRMATIVE ACTION STATEMENT:

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer, and consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected factor under federal, state or local law. This opportunity is available through Sysco Corporation, its subsidiaries and affiliates.