Delivery Helper

Position Summary: Penske Logistics is looking for delivery helpers that will assist delivery drivers in moving product from the back of a truck to our customer’s location.   Pay - $19.87/hr    Specific Activity –Helpers are responsible for delivering product to customers.  Helper will unload at each stop, typically using a hand truck.  May involve moving and rearranging freight at each stop.  Helper must be able to handle moving approximately 300-400 pounds on a hand truck/dolly.  Helpers are responsible for breaking down pallets and moving product into the store at multiple stops. Helpers are required to deliver frozen, cold/cooler and ambient product in each store. Some stores are open during delivery.   Shift(s) -Second Shift Position with start times of 12:30pm- 5pm. Shifts range from 8 hours to 16 hours, average day being 10 hours. End time depends on number of stops on each route. Average of 14-16 stops per night. Days will be discussed as this is a 24/7 operation, however, weekends and holidays are required. This is a full time 5 days week/ 2 consecutive days off.    • Wednesday - Sunday start time 12:30pm - 5pm (work is complete)  • Friday - Tuesday start time 12:30pm - 5pm (work is complete)   Benefits - Penske values the well-being of our employees and their families. That’s why we offer competitive wages and a wide range of benefits, including medical and dental insurance, 401K and pension plans, flexible dependent care and medical spending accounts, spouse and child life insurance, employee referral bonus, and discounts with Penske partners.

Responsibilities:  
• Assist CDL Drivers with store delivery 
• Candidates must be able to lift/move up to 300lbs with a Dolly
• Will interact in a professional and courteous manner with customers
• Read bills of lading and identify product, collect necessary delivery receipts as necessary
• May assist in providing navigational assistance to the driver

Qualifications

Qualifications:
• Prior customer service experience, interacting directly with customers, preferred
• Prior warehouse or dock experience preferred
• Prior delivery assistance experience preferred
• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Ability to work in multiple temperatures zones ranging from -10 to 120 degrees
• Regular, predictable, full attendance is an essential function of the job
• Ability to work the required schedule, work at the specific location required, complete Penske employment application, submit to a background investigation (to include past employment, education, and criminal history) and drug screening required.
 

This position is designated as safety sensitive by the company, and the ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner is required.  Associates must have the ability to accept responsibility for their own safety, as well as the safety of others. Physical Requirements:-The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.-The associate will be required to remember and understand certain instructions, guidelines or other information. The associate must be able to see and verbally communicate. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.-While performing the duties of this job, the associate will be required to move frequently, stand, walk, and sit. The associate is frequently required to use hands to touch, handle, and feel, and to reach with hands and arms. The associate must be able to regularly lift and/or move up to 50lbs/23kg and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100lbs/45kg. Penske is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Pay: $19.87/hr  
Benefits: Our excellent benefits plan keeps associates and their families happy, healthy and secure. To learn more visit https://penske.jobs/benefits/  About Penske Logistics Penske Logistics engineers state-of-the-art transportation, warehousing and supply chain management solutions that deliver powerful business results for market-leading companies. With operations in North America, South America, Europe and Asia, Penske and its associates help businesses move forward by increasing visibility and driving down supply-chain costs. Visit Penske Logistics to learn more.