Job Title: Delivery Helper
Job Type: Temporary
Status: Full-Time
Shift: 1st Shift
Schedule: 4-Day Rotating Weekday Schedule | Typical Start Time 5:00 AM | Start & End Times Vary Based on Delivery Route | Saturdays & Sundays Off
Location: Elk River, MN
Pay Rate: $18.00/hour
Assignment Length: Temporary | Based on Current Delivery Staffing Needs
Job Type: Temporary
Status: Full-Time
Shift: 1st Shift
Schedule: 4-Day Rotating Weekday Schedule | Typical Start Time 5:00 AM | Start & End Times Vary Based on Delivery Route | Saturdays & Sundays Off
Location: Elk River, MN
Pay Rate: $18.00/hour
Assignment Length: Temporary | Based on Current Delivery Staffing Needs
About Our Client:
Our client is an established millwork company specializing in interior and exterior doors, mouldings, stair parts, and other millwork and building products. Their operation focuses on providing quality products and dependable service while maintaining a team-oriented work environment built around craftsmanship, accuracy, and strong customer relationships.
Job Summary:
We are seeking an extremely dependable Delivery Helper for a temporary assignment assisting an experienced delivery driver. This is a non-driving position focused specifically on helping load and unload products throughout scheduled delivery routes.
Reliability and punctuality are critical for this position. Delivery stops must be reached within strict scheduled windows, and the driver depends on the Delivery Helper to safely complete the physical requirements of each route. Candidates must be fully comfortable with variable start times, changing daily hours, early mornings, heavy lifting, and customer-facing work.
Key Responsibilities:
- Ride along with the delivery driver and assist throughout scheduled delivery routes.
- Load and unload doors, millwork, building products, and other materials.
- Safely lift, carry, move, and position products weighing up to 100 pounds.
- Assist the driver with completing deliveries within required customer timeframes.
- Organize and secure products for safe transportation.
- Handle customer products carefully to prevent damage.
- Follow instructions provided by the driver regarding daily routes and delivery requirements.
- Assist with moving products into designated customer delivery areas.
- Maintain professional and respectful interactions with customers.
- Maintain a clean and work-appropriate appearance while at customer locations.
- Follow established safety procedures while loading, unloading, and handling materials.
- Assist with additional delivery-related responsibilities as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Exceptional attendance and punctuality are required.
- Must be highly dependable and committed to reporting to work at the communicated start time each scheduled day.
- Must be comfortable with daily start times that vary based on delivery routes.
- Ability to accommodate schedule information communicated by the driver the day before each route.
- Ability to work approximately 10-hour days, with some days running shorter or longer depending on route requirements and unforeseen delays.
- Ability to lift and handle products weighing up to 100 pounds.
- Ability to perform frequent lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, loading, and unloading throughout the workday.
- Ability to safely handle large and potentially awkward building materials.
- Ability to follow directions and work effectively alongside the delivery driver.
- Strong communication skills and a team-oriented attitude.
- Professional, respectful, and customer-service-focused demeanor.
- Must maintain a clean and work-appropriate appearance.
- Comfortable working in a physically demanding position.
- No driving is required for this position.
Working Conditions:
- Work is performed in delivery vehicles, loading areas, warehouses, and customer locations.
- Frequent heavy lifting and material handling throughout delivery routes.
- Regular entry and exit from the delivery vehicle.
- Work may be performed indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions.
- Typical start time is approximately 5:00 AM but may be earlier or later depending on the day's route.
- Daily start times will be communicated in advance by the driver.
- Workdays are generally approximately 10 hours but may be shorter or longer depending on delivery volume, route requirements, traffic, and unforeseen delays.
- Position follows a four-day rotating weekday schedule, with the scheduled weekday off changing approximately every four weeks.
- Saturdays and Sundays are off.
- Appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) must be worn as required.
About Vision:
At The Vision Companies, we’ve been connecting people with meaningful opportunities since 1985. Our “One Person at a Time” approach means we take the time to understand your goals, find the right fit, and stay connected throughout your placement. We’re committed to supporting your success with integrity, commitment, and resilience every step of the way.
Benefits & Perks:
- Competitive pay
- Paid time off and holiday pay (where eligible)
- Optional medical, dental, and vision insurance, plus additional voluntary benefits
- 401(k) retirement savings plan
- Employee referral bonus program
- Employee appreciation events, giveaways, and recognition throughout the year
- Dedicated support from our recruiting team—we're committed to helping you succeed every step of the way
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