Driver Helper

Job description
JOB TITLE: Driver Helper

DEPARTMENT/DIVISION: Sales

FACILITY LOCATION: Atlanta, GA

REPORTS TO: Branch Manager

SUMMARY/OBJECTIVE

We are looking to hire a highly efficient driver helper to assist company drivers with all deliveries. The driver helper’s responsibilities include loading and unloading products by hand or by use of hand trucks, collecting all rejected products upon approval by customer service, and ensuring that the delivery vehicle is clean at all times. You should also be able to build and maintain solid inter-departmental relationships to ensure effective communication.

To be successful as a driver helper, you should be able to follow all company safety practices. Ultimately, an exceptional driver helper will effectively engage with clients and customers to ensure that their expectations are met.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
• Loading and unloading company products.
• Assisting drivers to find delivery locations.
• Compiling accurate delivery records and reports.
• Reporting all delivery-related problems to senior staff.
• Effectively communicating with clients and customers to resolve complaints.
• Liaising with the main office or the warehouse logistics team to notify the driver of any changes to daily routes.
• Assisting with the unloading of the delivery vehicle at the end of each shift.
• Obtaining clients’ and customers’ signatures as an acknowledgment of having received the delivered products.
• Ensuring that all safety policies and procedures are adhered to.

QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS
• High school diploma or GED
• Proven experience working in warehousing, manufacturing, or production
• Proven customer service experience is preferred
• The ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• The ability to work flexible hours
• The ability to lift heavy objects
• Excellent communication skills
• Strong work ethic.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

No

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Portable

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Able to lift to up to 50 lbs.

OTHER DUTIES

Please note this Job Description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice