What are the responsibilities and job description for the DRIVER HELPER position at Ashley Furniture Homestore?
Ashley, the #1 Mattress and Furniture retailer in North America, has an immediate opening for a Driver Helper. The ideal candidate is responsible for loading and assisting the driver in the safe delivery and set-up of purchased goods to customers’ homes.
**NOW OFFERING ON DEMAND PAY**
OUR COMPANY OFFERS GREAT BENEFITS, INCLUDING:
- Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Opportunity for advancement
- Medical, Dental, Vision, & Retirement Benefits
- Employee Purchase Discounts of 30% or more
- Potential to earn commissions on deliveries
KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Conduct physical inspection of product to identify damaged goods prior to delivery.
- Assist the driver in compiling all necessary paperwork in delivering goods to customer.
- Perform touch up and repair as needed on products.
- Prepare and load delivery trucks safely.
- Communicates and documents customer concerns to Distribution Center Support.
- Maintain the cleanliness and organization of the distribution center area.
- Unload and safely place products in customer’s home.
- Take care of all customers through direct action or indirectly by assisting others.
- Work with other employees to attain company goals.
- Participate in focus group, safety, and other location meetings.
- Report violations of company policies and the misappropriation of company assets.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:
- Ability to communicate in the English language in both speech and writing.
- Ability to carry out goals and instructions and to follow through on assignments.
- Demonstrates a customer focus.
- Ability to maintain heavy physical activity during shift.
- Ability to bend, stoop, reach, stand, and walk frequently.
- Ability to work in in-door/out-door climate.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Must have close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus to read reports, view computer screen, etc.
- Must be able to hear and understand speech to interact with others.
- Must be able to speak so that others will be able to understand.
- Ability to safely move 50 pounds or more with assistance.
- Will remain on one’s feet in an upright position and move about on foot.
Ashley is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Ashley does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law.