Route Delivery Associate

Job Description

Job Description

Route Delivery Associate - Tewksbury, MaLocation: Tewksbury, MaSchedule: Monday-Friday, 5:00am departure timeEmployment Type: Full TimeHours: 30-45 hours per week Pay Rate: $23.00 per hourDo you enjoy tackling a new adventure each day? Do you thrive off of working independently? When you join the rapidly growing team at Walden Local, you'll be connecting our member families to local farmers by ensuring our members' monthly meat deliveries go off without a hitch! Operating rain, shine or snow, you will be challenged to navigate a variety of urban, suburban and rural delivery routes that change each day and range from Connecticut through Northern New Jersey. If you're ready to get behind the wheel of a Walden Local delivery van, then we want to hear from you!This is a great position dual position for anyone who loves to drive, see new areas of New England and is looking to get started with a delivery career - we will train interested candidates!What You'll DoSafely drive a 14-foot delivery van in urban, suburban and rural areas in all weather across New England.Safely drive a 26ft box truck in urban, suburban and rural areas, including parallel parking and backing into tight loading docksAssist with loading and unloading your truckRegularly communicate with other Logistics and Operations team membersComply with all DOT and Walden safety policies, including daily safety checks of your assigned vehiclesAssist with loading and unloading your delivery vanRespectfully deliver monthly meat subscription shares to our members' homes, paying close attention to delivery instructionsCollect prior month's delivery bags, re-fold and return them to the warehouse for re-useAnswer basic customer service inquiries from Walden Local members during their home deliveryComplete pre-departure and end-of-route paperwork regarding your route and the condition of your delivery vehicle to ensure any maintenance needs are documented for the Maintenance teamMaintain the overall cleanliness of your delivery van by removing personal items, cleaning out any trash and promptly cleaning up any food or beverage spills promptly each dayCoordinate on the fly delivery adjustments with our Member Experience team to ensure each member's monthly delivery goes smoothlyPitch in with miscellaneous warehouse tasks as needed on scheduled non-delivery daysWhat You'll BringPassion for our mission to support local and sustainable food and agricultureValid DOT medical card, or ability to get one prior to startingHome delivery, commercial driving or Lyft/Uber/Instacart/etc. experienceValid Driver's LicenseA clean driving record for at least the past 3 yearsAbility to lift and carry 25-50 pounds while walking and climbing up and down stairsComfort with driving and working in varying weather conditionsA track record of excellent work attendanceWillingness to get hands dirty and jump in to do whatever needs to get doneBonus points if you have...Food or agriculture industry experienceDelivery or commercial driving experienceDon't check all the boxes? Don't worry! We know that there is no such thing as a 'perfect' candidate. Walden Local is committed to building a team that brings passion for our mission and a diverse set of experiences and opinions. Feel welcomed to bring your whole and authentic self and please apply if this is a role you feel passionately about! We read cover letters and encourage you to submit one that highlights your unique experience and interest in this role.What We OfferFinancial: 401k (starting at 90 days)Health & Wellness: Medical, Dental & VisionPaid Sick Days, Paid Time Off, 9 Paid Holidays, Paid Parental Leave, Volunteer Time OffThe Fun Stuff (starts from your first day): up to 5 lbs of free meat weekly, 25% off up to 2 Walden monthly meat subscription memberships, 25% discount at our South End Boston butcher shopWhen You Join Walden...You'll be Making Local Work - contributing to a mission-driven startup committed to reinvigorating local agricultural economies, in support of healthier communities, animals and soil. Walden Local is New England and New York's leading brand of sustainable, pastured, locally-raised meat, connecting families with farmers by distributing directly to thousands of households across the Northeast. We believe in simplicity, doing ridiculous things for our members, and that the little things matter. We're building a diverse team that shares these passions. If you're inspired by ambitious missions and working hard to solve complicated problems, we'd love to meet you! We're proud to be an equal opportunity employer - and celebrate our employees' differences, including race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, and Veteran status. Differences make us better.Walden Local runs a criminal background check for all employees hired to work for the company.