Driver Helper

Job Description

Job Description

BASIC PURPOSE:

The primary function of this position is to deliver and unload various products (meats, produce, frozen foods, groceries, dry goods, equipment and supplies) to customer drop-off sites while providing excellent customer service. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Deliver customer orders to meet the scheduled customer times and maintain adequate productivity rate to meet delivery schedules. 
• Unload products from the truck with a hand truck, lift gate, or by hand and place items in designated customer storage areas.
• Attend all required company meetings and adhere to all safety practices and company policies.
• Must satisfactorily complete all company mandated trainings and assessments.

Education/Training:

• High School Diploma/GED preferred.
• Must be able to read, write and communicate in English as it relates to the job and to the safety regulations.
• Must have basic math skills (add, subtract, multiply, divide) and ability to work with money collected from customers to ensure the amount collected matches the invoiced amount.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to work in extreme weather conditions.
• Must be able to perform the following physical activities for described length of time:
  • OCCASIONALLY: 1% - 33%
  • FREQUENTLY: 34% - 66%
  • CONTINUOUSLY: 67% - 100%

JOB REQUIRES WORKER TO:

• STAND Frequently.
• WALK Frequently.
• SIT Frequently.

JOB REQUIRES WORKER TO LIFT:

• 1-10 lbs (Sedentary) Occasionally.
• 10-20 lbs (Light) Frequently.
• 25-50 lbs (Medium) Frequently.
• 50-100 lbs (Heavy) Occasionally.
• Over 100 lbs (Very Heavy) Occasionally.

JOB REQUIRES WORKER TO CARRY:

• 1-10 lbs (Sedentary) Occasionally.
• 10-20 lbs (Light) Occasionally.
• 20-50 lbs (Medium) Occasionally.
• 50-100 lbs (Heavy) Occasionally.
• Over 100 lbs (Very Heavy) Never.

JOB REQUIRES WORKER TO:

• Push/pull Frequently – e.g.: Hand truck, gate, straps, metal ramp, truck door, dolly, boxes, truck gear shift.
• Climb/balance Frequently – e.g.: In/Out Truck/Trailer (2 vertical step 12” and 20”) to cab. On/Off ramp to ground level and side door steps (6) and Platform of trailer. Stairs, truck and delivery ramps.
• Stoop/squat Occasionally.
• Kneel/bend Occasionally.
• Bend Frequently.
• Reach above shoulder Occasionally.
• Grasp objects Frequently – e.g.: Hand truck, boxes, cartons.
• Manipulate objects Frequently – e.g.: Boxes, dolly, metal truck ramp, hand truck, paper work, truck gate, straps.
• Twisting Frequently.

Schedule: 

• Monday – Friday.
• Start Time: 3:00 – 5:00 AM.

End Time : when route is completed.

Working Conditions:
The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by associates within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this job. Employee will receive hands on training.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States.

Driscoll Foods is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer, and considers qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected factor under federal, state or local law.