Driver Helper

As a Driver Helper, you travel on short-haul, single-driver routes and perform the physical unloading of snack cakes at delivery locations to maximize route flexibility and driver efficiency. You ride in the truck cab with the driver, assist with maneuvering trailers into position near warehouses, set up and take down unloading rollers, and help unload trailers by throwing cases from inside the trailer while the driver handles all product stacking in the warehouse.

This seasonal role offers a strong entry point into the organization, with eligibility to apply for internal, long-term positions after the contract period.

• Ride along in the truck cab with the driver on short-haul routes, sometimes for up to 10 hours per day, to support safe and efficient deliveries.
• Assist the driver in maneuvering trailers so they can park safely and efficiently near warehouses, acting as a spotter as needed.
• Set up unloading rollers at delivery locations and take them down once unloading is complete to keep operations running smoothly.
• Physically unload snack cakes from trailers by throwing cases from inside the trailer, while leaving all stacking and placement inside the warehouse to the driver.
• Accurately and safely unload freight at various customer delivery locations in compliance with company standards and safety procedures.
• Serve as a safety spotter while the driver maneuvers the vehicle, helping ensure the safety of people, equipment, and product.
• Operate basic emergency safety devices such as fire extinguishers, flares, and warning triangles if needed, in accordance with safety protocols.
• Assist with route paperwork by helping complete necessary trip documentation and maintaining accurate records as directed by the driver.
• Help inspect the truck for defects, supporting pre-trip and post-trip checks to identify any issues that may affect safety or performance.
• Verify each customer’s order at delivery, checking counts and product against documentation and listing any discrepancies on delivery receipts.
• Maintain a clean and orderly truck cab throughout the shift, ensuring trash and debris are removed and surfaces are kept tidy.
• Practice good personal hygiene and adhere to the driver uniform policy to present a professional appearance at all times.
• Represent the company professionally with customers and the public by being respectful, cooperative, and courteous during all interactions.
• Follow all safety guidelines related to lifting, carrying, and moving cases, including frequent and repetitive lifting of 25-35 pounds and occasional lifting of up to 50 pounds.
• Maintain a flexible schedule, responding to dispatch notifications with 10-24 hours' notice and working 10-14 hour days as required by route needs.

• Valid driver's license.
• Ability to read and write to understand work instructions, delivery documents, and safety information.
• Ability to work with numbers to verify inventory, counts, and delivery quantities accurately.
• Effective verbal communication skills to relay job information and coordinate with the driver, customers, and team members.
• Willingness to travel in the truck for extended periods and maintain a highly flexible schedule, including varying shifts and start times.
• Ability to frequently and repetitively lift and move 25-35 pounds and occasionally lift and move up to 50 pounds.
• Capability to perform heavy physical work safely and consistently throughout 10-14 hour shifts.
• Successful completion of a Post-Offer Employment Test (POET) to confirm ability to safely meet the role’s physical demands.
• Experience or ability in unloading trucks and handling freight safely and efficiently.
• Basic familiarity with inventory control practices such as checking orders…