Seasonal Driver’s Helper — Unload & Route Support

McKee Foods Corporation; Gentry (AR); On-site; USD 29,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive weekly pay

401(k) with matching contributions

Credit Union

Exercise and recreation facility

Job summary

McKee Foods is seeking a Seasonal Driver’s Helper to join our Transportation team for the peak Christmas season. This temporary role supports drivers on short-haul routes, performing unloading to maximize route efficiency. Position starts Sept 28, 2026 and ends Jan 1, 2027, with potential internal opportunities for long-term roles.

The role requires physical lifting, safety awareness, and teamwork. On-site at 555 McKee Drive, Gentry AR, with flexible start times and 10–14 hour shifts.

Qualifications

• A valid driver's license.
• Ability to read, write, work with numbers, and effectively communicate job information.
• Willingness to travel in the truck and maintain a highly flexible schedule.
• Ability to frequently and repetitively lift and/or move up to 25-35 pounds, and occasionally up to 50 pounds.
• Must pass a Post-Offer Employment Test (POET) to ensure safe execution of heavy physical demands.

Responsibilities

• Freight unloading: unload trailer safely at customer locations following company standards.
• Safety operations: act as safety spotter and operate basic safety devices as needed.
• Route assistance: ride in truck with drivers up to 10 hours/day and complete trip paperwork.
• Inventory control: verify orders and note discrepancies on delivery receipts.
• Professional representation: maintain clean cab, proper hygiene, and represent McKee Foods professionally.

Job description

McKee Foods is seeking a Seasonal Driver’s Helper to join our Transportation team for the peak Christmas season. This temporary role supports drivers on short-haul routes, performing unloading to maximize route efficiency. Position starts Sept 28, 2026 and ends Jan 1, 2027, with potential internal opportunities for long-term roles.

The role requires physical lifting, safety awareness, and teamwork. On-site at 555 McKee Drive, Gentry AR, with flexible start times and 10–14 hour shifts.