Delivery Driver / Warehouse Associate

BECOME A HAPPINESS AMBASSADOR & PRODUCT PROTECTOR AT MELT ICE CREAMS! We serve happy ICE CREAM, one scoop at a time. We BELIEVE treats can change your day — and your day can change the world. At Melt Ice Creams, this hybrid role supports both our Events Team and our Delivery & Warehouse Team . You’ll represent MELT at weddings, corporate events, and festivals — and you’ll ensure our Scoop Shops and wholesale partners receive scratch-made ice cream frozen solid and delivered with precision. This is a high-trust, physical, fast-paced position that combines hospitality, route driving, inventory handling, and brand representation. Position: Event Team Member & Delivery Driver Reports To: Events & Logistics Manager Job Type: Part-Time or Full-Time Schedule: Mix of weekday hours for Shop deliveries and evenings/weekends for events Time Split: Approximately 50% delivery/logistics and 50% events (based on business needs) Compensation: $16–20/hour average total compensation (base or base + tip share, based job preformed) What You’ll Create & Protect Every week, you will: Represent MELT professionally at weddings, corporate events, and festivals Deliver accurate, complete, and on-time product to Scoop Shops and wholesale partners Protect frozen product integrity from Commissary Kitchen to final Scoop Shop freezer Maintain high operational and food safety standards You are both the face of Melt in the community and the final quality checkpoint before product reaches our Scoop Shops. What You’ll Do Execute Events with Excellence Follow detailed event sheets and pack product accurately Transport carts, product, and equipment to event locations Set up and break down Happy Carts, booths, and food truck operations Scoop and serve ice cream efficiently while maintaining presentation standards Follow event timelines and service agreements precisely Maintain strict product temperature control and food safety compliance Represent the MELT Brand Engage guests with warmth, energy, and professionalism Communicate clearly with hosts, planners, and venue contacts Answer questions about flavors and our scratch-made process Maintain clean, organized, and visually appealing service areas Execute Reliable Deliveries Pick, pull, and verify scoop shop and wholesale orders Verify flavors, quantities, packaging, and labeling before departure Load, unload, and transport frozen product safely Deliver to MELT Scoop Shops and wholesale clients across DFW Obtain delivery confirmations and complete required documentation Follow daily and weekly operational checklists Maintain Product Integrity Follow FIFO and proper product rotation procedures Ensure product is handled according to MELT food safety standards Support Warehouse & Equipment Operations Receive and account for incoming inventory Restock dry goods, packaging, and raw ingredients to par levels Assist with weekly and monthly inventory counts Operate powered pallet jack after safety training Maintain clean and organized warehouse and freezer spaces Operate with Safety & Ownership Safely operate company vehicles (non-CDL) Conduct daily pre- and post-trip vehicle inspections Maintain vehicle cleanliness and report maintenance needs Lift, push, and pull 50+ lbs repeatedly; This is a physically demanding role requiring stamina, strength, and attention to detail. Stand for extended periods and work outdoors in varying Texas weather Communicate clearly with the Events & Logistics Manager regarding schedules, delays, or issues What It Takes to ROCK This Role Hospitality-Driven Mindset: You genuinely enjoy serving people and creating memorable experiences. Extreme Reliability: Events are time-sensitive. Delivery routes must run on schedule. The team must be able to count on you. Detail-Oriented Precision: Inventory accuracy and product protection directly impact revenue and brand trust. Process-Driven & Organized: You enjoy following systems and checklists. Adaptable & Solutions-Focused: Texas heat. Traffic. Tight timelines. You stay steady and proactive. Independent & Team-Oriented: Comfortable working solo on routes and collaboratively at events. Requirements Valid driver’s license with clean driving record Must be 18+ years old Ability to lift 50+ pounds repeatedly Ability to stand, bend, squat, twist, and reach throughout shift Comfortable working in freezer environments and outdoor conditions Flexible availability, including evenings and weekends Food Handler Certification (or willingness to obtain before start date) Preferred Experience (Not Required) Delivery driver or route driving experience Catering or event experience Warehouse or inventory management experience Experience handling perishable or temperature-sensitive goods Experience driving larger vehicles or food trucks Experience in detail-oriented work environments (any industry) Background in crafts or hobbies requiring precision and accuracy Customer service experience showing attention to quality Experience working under time constraints while maintaining standards Previous Shift Lead or Key Holder positions that show reliability and leadership skills What We Offer You Competitive hourly compensation: $16–20/hour average total compensation (base or base + tip share, based job preformed) Semi structured weekday schedule with evening and weekend shifts based on Event needs Company-subsidized health, dental, and vision insurance for full-time team members averaging 30 hours per week or more Company-paid life insurance and short term and long term disability insurance for full-time team members averaging 30 hours per week or more MELT is growing and there is an opportunity for upward growth within our company Potential for developing skills and gaining experience of many kinds Discounts on merchandise and ice cream purchases Weekly Pint Perks! About Melt Ice Creams Founded in Fort Worth in 2014, Melt Ice Creams is a premium local creamery known for scratch-made ice creams, housemade inclusions, and creative flavor innovation. With five DFW scoop shops, a commissary kitchen (The Joy Factory), a catering team, and a small wholesale department — we are committed to operational excellence and exceptional experiences. Every event and every delivery is an opportunity to turn guests into lifelong fans. #J-18808-Ljbffr