Driver Helper

Overview:
Assist Driver with performing daily delivery functions as directed by Supervisor. Accompany driver in passenger seat of commercial vehicle. Safely load and unload product at customer locations according to product invoices, customer expectation and Company policy by hand, hand truck, or pallet jack. Assist driver in maneuvering vehicle safely as needed by scanning area and guiding. Assist in completing of paperwork as needed.

Responsibilities:
General Responsibilities/Essential Functions:

 

Unload product according to customer specifications and QCD delivery procedures at customer locations

 

Develop and establish good relationships with customer by providing excellent, courteous service

 

Assist driver by handling, organizing and securing inbound and outbound product to include empty trays, crates, totes and pallets.

 

Must be able to deliver product orders accurately consistently.

 

Reads labels and or printing on product containers and associated documents

 

Counts and calculates quantity of product to verify accuracy of shipment

 

Assist in all aspects of route paperwork.

 

Assist driver in maneuvering truck safely by "spotting" and guiding the driver as needed.

 

Operating within safety procedures at all times.

 

Maintaining a clean work environment at all times.

 

Must maintain excellent attendance.

 

Completes any other functions that may be assigned

Division Application of Responsibilities:

(% of Time)

 

Vision - continuously - 100% of the time

Hearing - continuously - 100% of the time

Handling - continuously – more than 66% of the time

Lifting

          Under 10 lbs - continuously – more than 66% of shift

          10-25 lbs - continuously – more than 66% of shift

          26-50 lbs - frequently - 34% - 66% of shift

Pushing - continuously - more than 66% of shift

          Maximum pushing force 150lbs

Pulling - continuously - more than 66% of shift

          Maximum pulling force 150lbs

Walk - frequently - 34% - 66% of shift

Stand - frequently - 34% - 66% of shift

    Sit - frequently - 34% - 66% of shift

Bend - frequently - 34% - 66% of shift

Kneeling – occasional – less than 34% of the time

Crouching occasional – less than 34% of the time

    Crawl - occasional – less than 34% of the time

Twist - occasional – less than 34% of the time

    Balance - occasionally - less than 34% of the time

    Climbing - occasional – less than 34% of the time (use of forklift highly encouraged)

Reaching - frequently - 34% - 66% of shift

    Coordination - this job requires both upper and lower extremity coordination

Endure working in a cold environment and experience temperature changes

Qualifications:
 

                                                                                                                                 

Qualifications Required of this Position:

 

High school diploma or GED equivalent is required. Previous food distribution and frozen food handling preferred.

Ability to understand written and verbal instructions, directions, schedules, policies and procedures

Ability to work in ambient temperatures to include 3 temperature compartments in trailer and outside temperatures

Ability to work independently and in cooperation with others

Ability to maintain professional customer service relationships while reconciling over, short, and damage consistent with the essential job functions

 

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