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Driver Helper

Damco Spain SL, Hazelwood, MO, United States


Job Overview
Driver’s Helper responsible for assisting the driver in day‑to‑day activities, including loading and unloading trucks and other duties as needed.

Essential Functions

Accurately load the daily route onto the truck.

Scan the daily route onto the truck.

Assist the driver with navigating to deliveries.

Assist the driver with carrying freight to business or residential destinations.

Utilize manifest to pull route, stage freight, and assist the driver to load and unload trucks.

Handle material tasks such as picking, packing, scanning, kitting, counting products, and other similar duties.

Ensure timeliness, packaging, and system work is completed accurately.

Identify and annotate overages, shortages, and damages (OS&D).

Safely operate warehouse equipment such as forklift, pallet jacks, etc.

Read and follow detailed instructions in a fast‑paced environment.

Maintain a safe and secure work environment following TSA and OSHA guidelines.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills and Competencies

Ability to read a map and general geographic knowledge.

Ability to lift 75 lbs unassisted.

Good customer service skills.

Willingness to work overtime as needed.

Strong reading and comprehension of work instructions.

Team‑work ability with minimal supervision.

High attention to detail.

Proficiency in English (speak, read, write).

Ability to lift 50+ lbs unassisted.

Physical Requirements
This position requires standing and walking for extended periods, stooping, kneeling, crouching, using hands, reaching, bending, lifting objects above the head, and using pallet jacks and forklifts. Employees must regularly lift or move up to 50 pounds and use a PC for shipping documents.

Work Environment & Additional Requirements
Employees may perform other duties as assigned, including working in other areas to cover absences or balance workload.

Benefits

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k) + Company Match

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Time Off

Flexible Work Schedules (when possible)

And more!

Pay Range
$19 to $20.00 per hour. The above is the anticipated starting salary range; final salary will be determined in accordance with all applicable laws.

Shift
Monday‑Friday, 6:00 am – 3:00 pm.

Equal Employment Opportunity
Maersk is an equal‑opportunity employer and welcomes applicants without regard to race, colour, gender, age, religion, national origin, and other protected characteristics. Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered in accordance with legal requirements.

Accommodations
We support candidates’ need for adjustments during application and hiring. Please contact accommodationrequests@maersk.com for assistance.

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