Driver Helper

INTERESTED IN STARTING YOUR CAREER IN TRANSPORTATION?

The driver helper is a vital role within our operation:

• This is a entry level position within the Transportation department. The driver helper assists the route delivery driver with loading and unloading of products on the truck.
• Delivers and stack merchandise on customer premises exercising excellent customer service and extreme safety precautions.
• Our drivers need the support of a physically strong and determined individual to assist with deliveries to 15 to 20 customers on an assigned routes.
• The helper safely assists with heavy and fast paced unloading of milk crates weighing over 40lbs each and other delicious perishable foods that are transported in our refrigerated straight trucks and tractor trailers.
• Our helpers become skilled at using hand trucks, pallet jacks, truck lift gates and electronic devices such as phones and handheld devices that are used to track our delivery process.
• The helper also assists the driver even as a passenger on the truck! Our drivers can make safer lane changes with guidance since a helper has a better blind spot view; also if the driver has to make a difficult backing, parking or turning maneuvers, the helper supports the driver by getting out of the truck and providing guidance.

The best part of being part of our helper team is that over 50% of our professional driver team is made up of former helpers who are passionate about our mission and take the opportunity to get their CDL through our company sponsored apprenticeship program.

BENEFITS : Base pay starts at $17/ hr. Earn up to $19.00/ hr with weekly performance bonus, Medical, Dental and Vision Plan, Time Off with Pay, and company sponsorship to obtain a CDL.