Night Shift Driver Helper

Chick-fil-A Supply LLC; Kansas City (KS); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Navigator at their Kansas City distribution center! In this dynamic role, you'll support drivers by ensuring efficient delivery services, helping with navigation, and maintaining food safety standards. This position offers a night shift schedule and requires flexibility, making it ideal for those who thrive in fast-paced environments. Enjoy generous benefits, including free meals, paid time off, and a robust retirement plan. If you're a detail-oriented problem solver with a passion for service, this opportunity is perfect for you!

Benefits

Free Meals and Snacks

Generous Paid Time Off

Health Insurance Options

401(k) with 5% Match

Education Investment Plan

Qualifications

• 1+ year of warehousing/distribution experience required.
• Must be comfortable working in extreme temperatures.

Responsibilities

• Assist drivers with navigation and unloading products safely.
• Ensure adherence to food safety protocols during delivery.
• Communicate any service interruptions effectively.

Skills

Problem-Solving

Communication Skills

Detail-Oriented

Organizational Skills

Tech-Savvy

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Smartphone Applications

Tablet Systems

Job description

Overview

As a navigator, you will be responsible for supporting and partnering with drivers at the Chick-fil-A Supply Market Distribution Center (MDC) in Kansas City, KS, to provide excellent delivery service to restaurants. You will help with unloading the truck, delivering and organizing food, navigation to each destination, completing delivery logs and sharing opportunities for process improvement. You will report to the transportation supervisor and collaborate with the transportation team to provide the driver with up-to-date route, schedule and delivery instructions.

Schedule: Night shift (e.g., from 10 p.m. - 8 a.m.). The schedule will be assigned according to business needs, and flexibility is needed during weekends, holidays, and rotating shifts.

Location: 16521 S. Erickson St, Olathe, KS 66062

Benefits: On top of annual earnings, you will get an additional $22,000+ worth of benefits per year!

• Food and Drinks Provided: Free meals, snacks, and drinks as part of your workday!
• Generous Paid Time Off: Accrue up to 3 weeks of PTO your first year with immediate access to 40 hours upon hire, plus 16 hours of wellness time per year, 7 days of holidays per year, and 4 weeks of parental leave for new parent bonding.
• Health Insurance Options: A variety of health insurance options for medical, dental and vision, including a no premium health insurance option for individuals and families.
• Retirement: 401(k) with 5% match for eligible employees.
• Education Investment Plan: We offer a $45,000 lifetime maximum benefit for continued education of eligible Team Members!

Responsibilities

• Completing the pre-trip checklist and preparing equipment for safe, efficient use.
• Conducting trip planning to confirm the optimal route and road conditions.
• Ensuring the driver is aware of the route plan and any exceptions to the normal delivery sequence.
• Helping the driver safely navigate and position the truck for deliveries.
• Assisting with unloading product at Restaurants in an accurate, organized manner.
• Ensuring all food safety protocols are followed during delivery, with special attention given to temperature integrity and preventing damage and contamination.
• Communicate any potential service interruptions (i.e., scheduling discrepancies or security risks).
• Ensuring mistakes are handled gracefully and professionally by executing "Remarkable Recovery".
• Ensuring all product and equipment loaded on trailer is secured for transit between stops.

Minimum Qualifications

• Extreme Temperature: Working extreme temperatures (–0 to -4F) is required to keep our food safe.
• Heavy Weights: Frequently lifting up to 50 pounds per case during most of your shift. Occasionally you will use mechanical assistance to move up to 1,500 pounds.
• Experience: At least 1 year of warehousing/distribution experience.
• Education: High School Diploma or GED.
• Technology: Tech-savvy and comfortable using basic smartphone and tablet systems and applications.
• Problem-Solver: A detail-oriented, organized yet creative problem solver and communicator (both written and verbal) and able to anticipate needs, lead multiple projects, and manage shifting priorities.
• Travel: Able to travel for 5 percent of the job for Chick-fil-A Operator/market visits, supplier visits, and related conferences.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior food service delivery experience.
• Experience working night shifts.