Driver Helper
Listed on 2026-07-18
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Transportation
General Labor
Driver Helper Role
The driver’s helper is responsible for assisting the driver in all day‑to‑day activities, including but not limited to loading and unloading the truck, handling freight, and performing any other duties the driver may need.
Essential Functions- Accurately load the daily route onto the truck
- Scan daily route onto the truck
- Assist driver with navigating to deliveries
- Assist driver with carrying freight to a business or residence destination
- Utilize manifest to pull route, stage freight, and assist drivers in loading and unloading trucks
- Material handling may include picking, packing, scanning, kitting (as applicable), counting products and other duties
- Ensure timeliness, packaging, and systems work is completed accurately
- Identify and annotate overages, shortages, and damages (OS&D)
- Safely operate warehouse equipment such as forklift, pallet jacks, etc.
- Read and follow detailed instructions in a fast‑paced environment
- Ensure safe and secure work environment including TSA and OSHA guidelines
- Perform other duties as assigned
- Ability to read a map and general geographic knowledge of the area
- Ability to lift 75 lbs. unassisted
- Good customer service skills
- Ability to work overtime as needed
- Ability to read and comprehend work instructions well
- Works well with others, with little supervision
- High attention to detail
- Ability to lift 50+ lbs. unassisted
- Proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing in English
This position requires standing and walking for extended periods, frequently stooping, kneeling, crouching, using hands, reaching, bending, and lifting objects above their heads. Employees must regularly lift or move up to 50 pounds and use pallet jacks and forklifts. The position requires regular use of a phone, PC, and reading and writing of shipping documents.
Work Environment & Additional RequirementsThe above information is designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed. It is not intended to be a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications. Employees may perform other duties as assigned, including work in other areas to cover absences or relieve peak periods.
Company Benefits- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- 401(k) + Company Match
- Employee Assistance Program
- Paid Time Off
- Flexible Work Schedules (when possible)
- And more!
$18 to $18.50 per hour
Monday through Friday
7 am Start time
* The above stated pay range is the anticipated starting salary range for the position. The Company may adjust this range in light of prevailing market conditions and other factors such as location. The Company will work directly with the selected candidate(s) on the final starting salary in accordance with all applicable laws.
Maersk is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we embrace different styles of thinking. Maersk is an equal‑opportunity employer and welcomes applicants without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy or parental leave, veteran status, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with all legal requirements.
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