Driver Helper

Overview

We are one of the largest family owned food distributors in the tri-state area. Our quality and freshness standards are supported by the most stringent supply chain disciplines. Our care and passion for health is demonstrated by the qualifications we demand in every product bearing the Farmland Fresh Dairies name.... no hormones added / rBST free, antibiotic free milk supply, local sourcing, purity and superior taste.

INTERESTED IN STARTING YOUR CAREER IN TRANSPORTATION?

The driver helper is a vital role within our operation:

• This is a entry level position within the Transportation department. The driver helper assists the route delivery driver with loading and unloading of products on the truck.
• Delivers and stack merchandise on customer premises exercising excellent customer service and extreme safety precautions.
• Our drivers need the support of a physically strong and determined individual to assist with deliveries to 15 to 20 customers on an assigned routes.
• The helper safely assists with heavy and fast paced unloading of milk crates weighing over 40lbs each and other delicious perishable foods that are transported in our refrigerated straight trucks and tractor trailers.
• Our helpers become skilled at using hand trucks, pallet jacks, truck lift gates and electronic devices such as phones and handheld devices that are used to track our delivery process.
• The helper also assists the driver even as a passenger on the truck! Our drivers can make safer lane changes with guidance since a helper has a better blind spot view; also if the driver has to make a difficult backing, parking or turning maneuvers, the helper supports the driver by getting out of the truck and providing guidance.
• CDL CLASS A/B REQUIRED****
• MUST BE WILLING TO COMMUTE NEWARK, NJ FOR TRAINING*****
  
  

COMMUTING EXPENSE ASSISTANCE PROVIDED TO RESIDENTS OF BROOKLYN, QUEENS, LONG ISLAND, BRONX

Benefits

• Staring rate: $17/hr
• Annual performance bonus up to $5,000
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• Time off Package which includes: Sick and Holidays
  
  

Schedules

• Dispatch times: 2am-5am
• Shift : 8-10 hours per day, approximately
• Stops per route: 25-35 depending on location and route
• Days off : Sunday and second day off in the middle of the week, must be able to work Saturdays
  
  

Responsibilities

• Assist the driver with deliveries
• Maintain Department of Transportation rules
• Unloading of merchandise by the use of hand trucks
• Provide an excellent customer service experience by meeting customer needs during delivery