Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

We are seeking a Driver Helper to join our team! You will assist a truck driver in loading, unloading, and securing cargo, primarily within the "Just-In-Time" (JIT) delivery model, which requires precise timing and efficiency to meet customer demands; key responsibilities include physically handling goods, navigating delivery locations, maintaining vehicle cleanliness, and adhering to strict safety regulations. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Loading and Unloading Cargo:

  Efficiently loading and unloading merchandise from the truck using hand trucks, pallet jacks, or other lifting equipment, ensuring proper placement and securing of items to prevent damage. 

• Cargo Organization:

  Assisting the driver in organizing cargo within the truck to optimize space and facilitate quick delivery. 

• Delivery Assistance:

  Helping the driver navigate to delivery locations, verifying addresses, and assisting with customer interactions when necessary. 

• Safety Compliance:

  Following all safety regulations, including proper lifting techniques, wearing safety gear, and adhering to DOT guidelines. 

• Paperwork and Documentation:

  Completing necessary paperwork related to deliveries, including verifying counts and signatures. 

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Physical Strength: Ability to lift and maneuver heavy items repeatedly throughout the workday. 
• Attention to Detail: Ensuring accurate counts and proper handling of merchandise to prevent damage. 
• Communication Skills: Effective communication with the driver, customers, and dispatchers to coordinate deliveries. 
• Time Management: Adhering to strict delivery schedules and maintaining efficiency. 

Work Environment:

• Primarily outdoors, working in various weather conditions.
• Fast-paced environment with tight deadlines.
• Exposure to physical exertion while loading and unloading cargo. 

Active Staffing - We are a family-owned business that’s been connecting talent and opportunity for more than 70 years.

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Active Staffing - We are a family-owned business that’s been connecting talent and opportunity for more than 70 years.

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