Driver Helper

Purpose of position: To assist the delivery driver with their daily duties including but not limited to delivery of product, rotation and building displays.

This position is structured to be a part-time, temporary position of up to twelve (12) months. The purpose of the position is to assist the Delivery Driver while also training and developing the Driver Helper on the processes and procedures essential to the position of a Delivery Driver. The expectations of the position are to learn the Donaghy culture, customer service expectations, driving procedures and delivery procedures within the time frame listed below:

• 0-6 months after hire: obtain Class A driving permit
• 6-12 months after hire: obtain Class A driving license

If the Driver Helper has not completed the milestones laid out above in the timeframes provided, they are subject to immediate termination.

Essential Functions: (must be able to perform these functions, with or without a reasonable accommodation).

• Assists the truck driver in monitoring and servicing truck for proper operation. Informing the shop personnel or transportation manager of necessary repairs or safety hazards.
• Unloads and transports product from the delivery vehicle into the customer’s loading area or sales floor, as directed by store personnel.
• Renders polite, responsive and courteous service to customers.
• Regular attendance is required to be able to deliver exceptional customer service
• Utilizes hand trucks and pallet jacks to safely move product
• Stocking shelves and down stacking of product
• Rotation of product 
• Building displays and handling of POS (Point of Sale) material
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule, on short notice, including weekends, holidays and frequently in excess of 40 hours per week.
• Must be able to lift and carry objects weighing up to 50 lbs regularly and ability to lift up to 150 lbs., with assistance, periodically.
• Ability to engage in frequent bending, stooping, stretching, and stepping up and down
• Ability to sit for prolonged periods of time, while in a moving vehicle.
• Regularly requires use of hands to grasp, handle, touch and grip  
• Must maintain a neat clean professional appearance at all times.
• Must maintain a current class C driver license and be insurable according to company standards 
• Must be able to drive a car
• Other duties as assigned

Skills, knowledge and abilities: (these are required to enable job holder to perform the essential functions of the job).

• Must be able to interact cordially and productively with a variety of people.
• Must be able to market Donaghy Sales and explain the mission to the general public.
• Must be able to read, write and communicate clearly in a professional manner.
• Must establish and maintain an effective working relationship with supervisor, employees and co-workers.
• Ability to function in a hectic work environment with occasional periods of high stress.
• Must be able to read and understand street maps.
• Must maintain a neat clean professional appearance at all times.
• Ability to recognize the importance of safety in the workplace, follow safety rules, practice safe work habits, utilize appropriate safety equipment and report unsafe conditions to the appropriate manager. 
• Maintain all company equipment and vehicles in accordance with company standards

Experience and Education Requirements:

High School diploma or GED preferred. Transportation experience or training a plus.

Working Conditions:

Extreme physical exertion, exposure to inclement weather, and exposure to fumes and noise from the truck. 

Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility; walk, stand, and sit for prolonged periods of time; frequent stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, crawl, climb, reach, and twist; push, pull, lift, and/or carry moderate to heavy amounts of weights; operate assigned equipment and vehicles; and verbal communication to exchange information.