Driver Helper
Ferraro Foods · Cheshire, CT · 1 mo ago
OTHRFull-time
Responsibilities
- Aid drivers with the safe and efficient delivery of company products
- Unload products at customer locations, including touch freight deliveries
- Accurately place products according to customer requirements
- Provide professional, customer-focused service during delivery interactions
- Help ensure products remain secure and protected throughout the delivery process
- Maintain cleanliness and organization of delivery vehicles, trailers, and work areas
- Sweep pallets and clean the trailer and cab at the end of each shift
- Support inventory handling and product movement during deliveries
- Auxiliary transportation and delivery-related duties as assigned
Requirements
- Ability to lift 70 pounds or more on a consistent basis
- Frequent walking, climbing stairs, and navigating customer delivery locations
- Perform repetitive loading and unloading tasks throughout the shift
- Strong work ethic with a dependable and reliable attendance record
- Fast-paced, physically demanding environment
- Excellent teamwork and communication skills
- Customer-focused mindset with a professional attitude
- Work in varying weather conditions and temperature-controlled environments
- Commitment to workplace safety and following company procedures
Qualifications
- Previous experience in delivery, warehouse, logistics, or distribution environments
- Foodservice distribution experience preferred
- Experience handling touch freight and physically demanding work environments
Benefits
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- 401(k) with company contribution
- Paid time off
- Paid holidays
- Additional voluntary benefit offerings
Details
- Schedule: Monday through Friday, 6:00 AM - 4:00 PM and 12:00 AM - 10:00 AM
- Environment: Local deliveries, warehouses, customer locations, and varying weather conditions
- Physical Requirements: Frequent lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling of products weighing 70+ pounds
Why You'll Love Working Here
- Part of a team that supports customers across the food industry
- Consistent, hands-on work with opportunities to learn the delivery business
- Work alongside experienced transportation professionals
- Opportunities for career growth within transportation and operations