Delivery Driver

Job Description
THE GLASS JAR, INC.

Local SourcingSustainabilityFood & Community

The Penny Ice Creamery & The Picnic Basket

The Glass Jar, Inc. is searching for a self-directed and responsible Delivery Driver to join our incredible team!

The Glass Jar, which includes The Penny Ice Creamery and The Picnic Basket, was founded in Santa Cruz, CA in 2010 with a focus on made from scratch deliciousness, locally sourced ingredients and community.

We're passionate about our stores and our menus, which are based on local, seasonal, organic ingredients and artisan production. We're looking for an organized, detail-oriented and even-keeled person to join our Delivery team and execute our deliveries throughout the week.

These deliveries involve moving ingredients, product, and various items between eight locations: six Penny Ice Creamery locations, our beachfront cafe The Picnic Basket, and The Glass Jar Office on Seabright Avenue in Santa Cruz. Delivery distances range from within Santa Cruz County to Santa Clara County.

Responsibilities Include:

-Gather, load and deliver all items needed for The Picnic Basket and The Penny Ice Creamery using our Requisition/Par System.

-Drive the company vehicle (2015 Ford Transit T-250) and/or other delivery vehicle(s).

-Organize, update and maintain a large inventory of goods.

-Learn and help to develop new procedures and systems, etc.

-Assist in relaying relevant information across The Glass Jar management team.

Requirements

Requirements Include:

-A clean driving record & current California Driver's License.

-Strong decision-making skills; ability to plan strategically.

-Thorough and consistent attention to detail.

-Strong organization, prioritization and time-management skills.

-Willingness to learn and follow instructions with precision.

-Demonstrated ability to be self-directed; works well alone.

-Great communication skills and a friendly attitude.

-Ability to maintain professionalism.

-Enjoy interacting with all types of people.

-Ability to communicate using multiple systems (phone, Google Workspace, WhenIWork) on a frequent basis.

-Ability to stand for eight hours; ability to lift heavy objects (at least 50 pounds).

-Able to work a flexible schedule (early mornings, weekends and holidays).

- Able to work flexible, part-time hours (10 hours - 15 hours per week).

Benefits

Perks Include:

-Tips (approx. $6-$10 per hour in tips)

-Competitive Compensation

-CalSavers Retirement Savings Program

-Opportunities for Advancement

-Medical/Dental/Vision Benefits for Full Time Employees

-Company Outings and Gatherings

- Paid, On-The-Job Training

-Employee Referral Program

-Discounts and Partnerships at Select Local Businesses

- Shift Meals and Coffee!

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

At The Glass Jar, we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. The Glass Jar believes that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success as a company, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool.