Delivery Driver Helper

Ready to hit the road with Upper Lakes Foods, as a Full-Time Delivery Driver Helper? Join our dynamic team in Janesville, WI, where every day is an adventure! Experience the thrill of delivering delicious food products while working side by side with amazing colleagues who share your passion for customer satisfaction.

With us, you’ll be part of a fun and flexible work environment that celebrates innovation and high performance. Being onsite means you’ll quickly become a vital part of our tight-knit team, where no two days are the same, and each delivery brings unique challenges. You’ll take pride in ensuring our customers get the quality service they deserve. So, if you're eager to problem-solve and contribute to our company’s quest for excellence, we want to hear from you!

You will be offered great benefits such as Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Life Insurance, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Account, and Paid Time Off. Join us in making a real impact in the food distribution industry!

Let us introduce ourselves

Upper Lakes Foods is the largest independent, wholesale food distributor in Minnesota. The company has three facilities located in Cloquet, MN, Northfield, MN and Janesville, WI. We distribute food throughout the Upper Midwest. Upper Lakes Foods specializes in serving foodservice operators such as independent restaurants, assisted living facilities, schools, and national and regional foodservice chain accounts with a strong focus on customer service. Simply put, the mission is to build value for each customer, employee, supplier and community we serve by bringing the best; the best products, best people and best ideas.

Day to day as a Delivery Driver Helper

As a Driver Helper at Upper Lakes Foods, you'll be the dynamic right-hand partner to our Delivery Driver, ensuring that every delivery runs smoothly and safely. Your day will be filled with exciting responsibilities, from assisting with inventory coordination and truck unloading to completing essential safety checks that keep our operations top-notch. You’ll play a key role in facilitating efficient deliveries while spreading a spirit of positivity and excellence. Above all, your mission is to shine in customer service at every stop, creating memorable experiences that highlight our commitment to quality and customer satisfaction.

Are you a good fit for this Delivery Driver Helper job?

To thrive as a Driver Helper, you'll need a blend of physical stamina and teamwork skills. Being comfortable in cooler and freezer environments is essential, as you will be supporting the Delivery Driver in unloading products using a two-wheel cart and truck ramps. Your ability to maintain professional relationships and communicate effectively will help build a strong partnership with the delivery team.

Regular attendance and punctuality are crucial for keeping our deliveries on schedule, and you’ll perform various duties, including inventory management and adhering to safety protocols. Familiarity with basic warehouse and delivery operations will give you a leg up, alongside a willingness to learn on the job. Physical tasks will include lifting up to 50 pounds regularly, with some items exceeding 60 pounds, so being in good shape is important. This position works during third-shift hours, typically late evening through early or late morning.

If you’re eager to pursue a CDL A license and grow your career in a supportive environment, this is the opportunity for you!

Are you ready for an exciting opportunity?

So, what do you think? If this sounds like the right position for you, go ahead and apply. Good luck!

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin.

Final candidates are required to successfully complete a background check, pre-employment lift evaluations (if applicable) and pre-employment drug screening prior to their employment start date.
All offers of employment are conditional and contingent upon the Company's receipt of satisfactory results from a comprehensive background investigation and a negative result on a pre-employment lift evaluation and drug screen.
Failure to successfully complete either requirement may result in withdrawal of the conditional offer of employment, to the extent permitted by applicable federal, state, and local law.