Driver Helper

$33,592 - $33,592/Yr

Golden State Foods - Suffolk, VA

Full-time - Entry Level

Suffolk, VA

Food Manufacturing

About the position

The Driver Helper position at Golden State Foods involves assisting the driver with daily delivery functions, ensuring safe loading and unloading of products, and maintaining excellent customer service. The role requires physical stamina and the ability to work in various temperature conditions while adhering to safety procedures and company policies.

Responsibilities

• Assist Driver with performing daily delivery functions as directed by Supervisor.
• Safely load and unload product at customer locations according to product invoices, customer expectations, and Company policy.
• Accompany driver in passenger seat of commercial vehicle.
• Assist driver in maneuvering vehicle safely as needed by scanning area and guiding.
• Develop and establish good relationships with customers by providing excellent, courteous service.
• Handle, organize, and secure inbound and outbound product including empty trays, crates, totes, and pallets.
• Deliver product orders accurately and consistently.
• Read labels and printing on product containers and associated documents.
• Count and calculate quantity of product to verify accuracy of shipment.
• Assist in all aspects of route paperwork.
• Maintain a clean work environment at all times.
• Complete any other functions that may be assigned.

Requirements

• 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 including 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.

Benefits

• Pay: From $16.15 per hour
• Job Type: Full-time