The opportunity
About this job
We are looking for a Driver Helper on behalf of our client in Romulus, OK.
Job Title: Driver Helper
Department: Operations
Country: United States of America
State/Province: Michigan
City: Romulus
Full/Part Time: Full time
Job Summary: Under close supervision, this position is responsible for loading, delivering, and unloading products using various equipment types including flatbeds, box trucks, and dry vans. The incumbent will assist with securing products, ensuring paperwork completion and accuracy, communicating ETAs to customers, unloading products at job sites, stores, or customer homes, communicating with J.B. Hunt management throughout the day, and cleaning the equipment at the end of the day. Incumbents must be able to work any shift to satisfy the demand for scheduling flexibility to ensure operational success. This position has the possibility to work outdoors, in the elements, or across multiple shifts including nights and/or weekends in addition to overtime; it requires full-time attendance.
Job Description:
Key Responsibilities:
Review loading tickets and specifications to select and load appropriate products onto the delivery vehicle
Communicate delivery arrivals to the customer
Assist driver with ensuring all paperwork is in order, accurate, and complete Unload products from the delivery vehicle using appropriate equipment such as a lift gate, ramp, pushcart, or pallet jack
Interact with coworkers and customers in a professional, fast-paced environment to ensure customer needs are met while building a strong working relationship with a positive attitude
Maintain cleanliness of delivery equipment and workspace
Understand and promote all J.B. Hunt safety requirements including the required use of personal protective equipment to ensure the safety of self and co-workers; adhere to safety policies and procedures to ensure the job site is safe for product installation and free from hazards and obstructions that could endanger workers or damage the delivery site
May help in installing and assembling large appliances, furniture, and home exercise equipment
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications:
18+ years of age
AND Demonstration of the following skills and abilities through education, certifications, military, or other experiences:
Must possess the ability to work outdoors, in the elements, or across multiple shifts including nights and/or weekends if needed
Ability to lift product, up to 50 lbs with or without reasonable accommodation
Ability to move and maneuver product upwards of 300 lbs using proper tools and carts, manual conveyance assistance, team lifting techniques, and accommodations
Ability to wear appropriate work attire (bump cap, footwear-steel toed shoes, gloves, safety vest)
Preferred Qualifications:
Customer service skills
Experience in handling products, especially home appliances and bulky furniture
Valid driver's license with a motor vehicle record that meets J.B. Hunt standards
This position is not eligible for employment-based sponsorship.
Compensation:
Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include skills, education, experience, geography, and other qualifications of the successful candidate. This position may be eligible for annual bonus and incentives based on profitability or volumes in accordance with the terms of the Company’s bonus and incentive plans, as applicable and in effect from time to time.
Benefits:
The Company offers the following benefits for full-time positions, subject to applicable eligibility requirements, as may be in effect from time to time: medical benefit, dental benefit, vision benefit, 401(k) retirement plan, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability coverage, paid time off commensurate with tenure (includes vacation and sick time), six weeks of paid maternity leave along with two weeks of paid parental leave, and six paid holidays annually.
Education: GED, High School
Work Experience: Customer Service/Account Manager, Driver-Home Delivery
Job Opening ID: Driver Helper (Open)
“This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.”
J.B. Hunt Transport, Inc. is committed to basing employment decisions on the principles of equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, persons with disabilities, protected veterans or other bases by applicable law.
Requirements Understand and promote all J.B. Hunt safety requirements including the required use of personal protective equipment to ensure the safety of self and co-workers; adhere to safety policies and procedures to ensure the job site is safe for product installation and free from hazards and obstructions that could endanger workers or damage the delivery site Qualifications: Minimum Qualifications: AND Demonstration of the following skills and abilities through education, certifications, military, or other experiences: Preferred Qualifications: Experience in handling products, especially home appliances and bulky furniture Valid driver's license with a motor vehicle record that meets J.B. Hunt standards Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include skills, education, experience, geography, and other qualifications of the successful candidate. This position may be eligible for annual bonus and incentives based on profitability or volumes in accordance with the terms of the Company’s bonus and incentive plans, as applicable and in effect from time to time. Work Experience: “This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.”
A hands-on route with clear daily goals
This Driver Helper role in Romulus, OK is suited to drivers who enjoy route-based work and keeping the day moving from one stop to the next. Reliability and professional customer handoffs are especially important.
- Complete scheduled stops safely and in the planned sequence
- Check freight, delivery records and vehicle condition throughout the day
- Ask whether loading, unloading or customer-facing duties are part of this assignment
What you will need
- Understand and promote all J.B. Hunt safety requirements including the required use of personal protective equipment to ensure the safety of self and co-workers; adhere to safety policies and procedures to ensure the job site is safe for product installation and free from hazards and obstructions that could endanger workers or damage the delivery site
- Qualifications:
- Minimum Qualifications:
- AND Demonstration of the following skills and abilities through education, certifications, military, or other experiences:
- Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in handling products, especially home appliances and bulky furniture
- Valid driver's license with a motor vehicle record that meets J.B. Hunt standards
- Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include skills, education, experience, geography, and other qualifications of the successful candidate. This position may be eligible for annual bonus and incentives based on profitability or volumes in accordance with the terms of the Company’s bonus and incentive plans, as applicable and in effect from time to time.
- Work Experience:
- “This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.
- To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.”
Original job description
Job Title: Driver Helper
Department: Operations
Country: United States of America
State/Province: Michigan
City: Romulus
Full/Part Time: Full time
Job Summary: Under close supervision, this position is responsible for loading, delivering, and unloading products using various equipment types including flatbeds, box trucks, and dry vans. The incumbent will assist with securing products, ensuring paperwork completion and accuracy, communicating ETAs to customers, unloading products at job sites, stores, or customer homes, communicating with J.B. Hunt management throughout the day, and cleaning the equipment at the end of the day. Incumbents must be able to work any shift to satisfy the demand for scheduling flexibility to ensure operational success. This position has the possibility to work outdoors, in the elements, or across multiple shifts including nights and/or weekends in addition to overtime; it requires full-time attendance.
Job Description:
Key Responsibilities:
Review loading tickets and specifications to select and load appropriate products onto the delivery vehicle
Communicate delivery arrivals to the customer
Assist driver with ensuring all paperwork is in order, accurate, and complete Unload products from the delivery vehicle using appropriate equipment such as a lift gate, ramp, pushcart, or pallet jack
Interact with coworkers and customers in a professional, fast-paced environment to ensure customer needs are met while building a strong working relationship with a positive attitude
Maintain cleanliness of delivery equipment and workspace
Understand and promote all J.B. Hunt safety requirements including the required use of personal protective equipment to ensure the safety of self and co-workers; adhere to safety policies and procedures to ensure the job site is safe for product installation and free from hazards and obstructions that could endanger workers or damage the delivery site
May help in installing and assembling large appliances, furniture, and home exercise equipment
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications:
18+ years of age
AND Demonstration of the following skills and abilities through education, certifications, military, or other experiences:
Must possess the ability to work outdoors, in the elements, or across multiple shifts including nights and/or weekends if needed
Ability to lift product, up to 50 lbs with or without reasonable accommodation
Ability to move and maneuver product upwards of 300 lbs using proper tools and carts, manual conveyance assistance, team lifting techniques, and accommodations
Ability to wear appropriate work attire (bump cap, footwear-steel toed shoes, gloves, safety vest)
Preferred Qualifications:
Customer service skills
Experience in handling products, especially home appliances and bulky furniture
Valid driver's license with a motor vehicle record that meets J.B. Hunt standards
This position is not eligible for employment-based sponsorship.
Compensation:
Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include skills, education, experience, geography, and other qualifications of the successful candidate. This position may be eligible for annual bonus and incentives based on profitability or volumes in accordance with the terms of the Company’s bonus and incentive plans, as applicable and in effect from time to time.
Benefits:
The Company offers the following benefits for full-time positions, subject to applicable eligibility requirements, as may be in effect from time to time: medical benefit, dental benefit, vision benefit, 401(k) retirement plan, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability coverage, paid time off commensurate with tenure (includes vacation and sick time), six weeks of paid maternity leave along with two weeks of paid parental leave, and six paid holidays annually.
Education: GED, High School
Work Experience: Customer Service/Account Manager, Driver-Home Delivery
Job Opening ID: Driver Helper (Open)
“This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.”
J.B. Hunt Transport, Inc. is committed to basing employment decisions on the principles of equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, persons with disabilities, protected veterans or other bases by applicable law.
What happens next
A straightforward application
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- We review your fitOur recruitment team checks your licence, location and experience.
- We contact suitable candidatesShortlisted applicants receive the next-step and assignment details directly.
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