Wholesale Delivery Truck Driver

Job Description

Job Description

Full Time | 32-40 hours weekly | $20-24.50/hour | Work schedule - Tuesday to Saturday
About Sharing Excess:

Sharing Excess is one of the fastest-growing food rescue organizations in America, built on a simple but powerful mission: to reduce food waste through scalable and sustainable solutions.

What started as a grassroots movement now operates across the country—moving nearly 3 million pounds of food every week, over 100 million pounds annually, to thousands of community partners nationwide.

Our work is visionary, impactful, and deeply human. We move quickly, think creatively, and operate like a high-growth startup—with the heart of a grassroots movement. From building custom technology to rethinking the food supply chain, we’re actively reshaping how food reaches communities.

If you're looking for a career with purpose—where your daily efforts make the world a better place—look no further than team SE.

Role Summary:

As a Wholesale Delivery Truck Driver you will safely operate a box truck to pick up and deliver donated food from wholesalers and other food businesses to our community partners. This role includes loading/unloading product, following food safety protocols, completing required driving and delivery documentation, and using our tools to weigh, categorize, and record donations. You will be a consistent, professional presence for both donors and partner sites.

Primary location: 6700 Essington Ave, Philadelphia, PA

Duties & Responsibilities

• Operate a box truck safely and professionally while maintaining compliance with DOT regulations and company policies.
• Complete daily pre-trip/post-trip inspections and promptly report any vehicle, safety, or maintenance concerns.
• Arrive at pickup locations on time, following routes assigned by Sharing Excess coordinators.
• Load, secure, and transport food donations safely (including use of dollies/hand trucks and other basic moving equipment as needed).
• Unload product at partner organizations and coordinate drop-off with the on-site point of contact.
• Weigh, categorize, and record each donation using provided scales and our app.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the truck and storage areas.
• Use sound judgment to identify and escalate food quality/safety concerns.

Requirments

• Must be 18 years or older.
• Ability to meet all applicable DOT/DMV requirements for operating a commercial vehicle.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds.
• Access to a smartphone.
• Good vision, hearing, and attention to detail.
• Strong interpersonal communication.
• Excellent customer service.
• Time management skills and reliable attendance.
• Ability to follow rules regarding food safety and preservation.
• Interest in non-profit/social justice work is strongly preferred.

Compensation & Benefits

• Hourly pay: $20.00–$24.50/hour (DOE)
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Fully paid comprehensive health benefits after 90 days
• A mission-driven, supportive team culture focused on community impact

Work Schedule

• Tuesday to Saturday, 7:30am-4:00pm (subject to operations needs - (32-40 hours/week)
• Occasional flexibility required for early mornings or later evenings as needed.

Please note, the duties outlined in this description are not exhaustive, and additional tasks may be assigned as needed to support the organization's goals. 

Sharing Excess provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. 

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

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