Job description

Title: Driver Helper

Department: Delivery

Location: STOCKTON, CA

Schedule: Monday - Friday/ AM Start time

Purpose of the position: To assist the delivery driver with their daily duties and tasks, including but not limited to delivery of the product, rotation, and building displays.

This position is structured to be a part-time, temporary position of up to twelve (12) months.

The incoming employee is required to learn the Donaghy culture, customer service expectations, driving systems, and delivery procedures within the time frame listed below:

• 0-3 months after hire: obtain Class A driving permit
• 3-6 months after hire: obtain Class A driving license
• 6-12 months after hire: acquire a permanent delivery route

If the Driver Helper has not completed the milestones laid out above in the timeframes provided, they are subject to immediate termination.

Essential Functions: (must be able to perform these functions, with or without reasonable accommodation).

• Assists the truck driver in monitoring and servicing trucks for proper operation, informing the shop personnel or transportation manager of necessary repairs or safety hazards.
• Unloads and transports product from the delivery vehicle into the customer’s loading area or sales floor, as directed by store personnel.
• Renders polite, responsive, and courteous service to customers.
• Regular attendance is required to be able to deliver exceptional customer service Utilizes hand trucks and pallet jacks to move product safely.
• Stocking shelves and down stacking of product.
• Rotation of product.
• Building displays and handling of POS (Point of Sale) material.
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule on short notice, including weekends, holidays, and frequently above 40 hours per week.
• Must be able to lift and carry objects weighing up to 50 lbs. regularly and ability to lift 150 lbs., with assistance, periodically.
• Ability to engage in frequent bending, stooping, stretching, and stepping up and down
• Ability to sit for prolonged periods, while in a moving vehicle.
• Regularly requires the use of hands to grasp, handle, touch and grip.
• Must maintain a neat, clean, professional appearance at all times.
• Must maintain a current class C driver license and be insurable according to company standards.
• Must be able to drive a car.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills, knowledge, and abilities: (these are required to enable the job holder to perform the essential functions of the job).Must be able to read, write, and communicate clearly in a professional manner.

• Must establish and maintain a productive working relationship with supervisors, employees, and co-workers.
• Must be able to read and understand street maps.
• Must maintain a neat, clean, professional appearance at all times.
• Ability to recognize the importance of safety in the workplace, follow safety rules, practice safe work habits, utilize appropriate safety equipment, and report unsafe conditions to the relevant manager.
• Maintain all company equipment and vehicles per company standards

Experience and Education Requirements:

High School diploma or GED preferred. Transportation experience or training a plus.

Working Conditions:

Extreme physical exertion, exposure to inclement weather, and exposure to fumes and noise from the truck. Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility; walk, stand, and sit for prolonged periods; frequent stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, crawl, climb, reach, and twist; push, pull, lift, or carry moderate to substantial amounts of weight; operate assigned equipment and vehicles, and verbal communication to exchange information.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $18.00 per hour

Day range:

• Monday to Friday

Shift:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift

Experience:

• Pallet jack: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: In person

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