Route Driver - Full-Time Position with Benefits - Boston, MA

Summary of Position:

Fortune East is seeking an honest, reliable route driver to complete deliveries for our company. Responsibilities include packing parcels and boxes into the vehicle, filling out route sheets and maintaining logs, obtaining signatures from customers, communicating with dispatch and clients, as well as performing routine vehicle maintenance. To be successful as a route driver, the ideal candidate should demonstrate good driving and planning skills.


Responsibilities

• Loading and unloading goods efficiently and carefully.
• Reading route sheets thoroughly, and planning trips to save time and fuel.
• Obeying rules of the road and company regulations.
• Ensuring cargo is secured before moving off.
• Communicating with dispatch and contacting customers when required.
• Inspecting the company vehicle, which includes checking tire pressure, fluids, and fuel, and reporting any issues immediately.
• Interacting with customers in a friendly, professional manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements:

• High school diploma.
• Valid driver's license (Class B or D driver's license).
• Commercial driver's license may be required depending on the type of vehicle.
• Physical strength and stamina (Must be able to lift 50 pounds or more).
• Ability to follow written, verbal, and telephonic instructions.
• A willingness to work overtime when required.
• Great mechanical skills.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Minimum of 2 years of work experience.

BENEFITS OFFERED:

• Full Health Benefits (Medical, Vision, Dental, and other voluntary benefits).
• 401K Retirement Savings Program with Company Match.
• Paid Vacation, Sick Leave and Holidays.
• Employee Discount Program for Product Purchases.

COMPANY

D'Artagnan is part of Fortune Fish & Gourmet, the Country's leading processor, distributor and importer of quality seafood, meats, and gourmet products. D'Artagnan, headquartered in Union, New Jersey, was founded in 1985 and is now the leading brand in the country, specializing in sustainably raised meats, poultry, game, charcuterie, truffles, and mushrooms. D'Artagnan is dedicated to natural, sustainable, and humane production and products. Over the years, D'Artagnan has built relationships and partnerships with farmers and ranchers who share the same philosophy and believe in free-range, preservative-free, and organic products.


With over $170M in revenue and a team of 260 employees, it is a hugely successful and well-recognized enterprise. D'Artagnan is organized around three distinct business lines: Food Services (Hotels, restaurants, etc.), Retail, and Online; each business line having a specific business model. D'Artagnan sells products in all 50 states and buys products all over the world. D'Artagnan has established an outstanding reputation over the years, built on a simple yet key principle: to provide its clients with the highest quality. For decades now, it has been acclaimed by the industry and customers all over the country and is recognized as a world-class company by many world-class chefs. In addition, the D'Artagnan website continues to grow in popularity and reach - serving as a trusted destination for home cooks across America looking for the best tasting, restaurant-quality ingredients and specialty food products.

We seek employees who are passionate -- with a burning entrepreneurial and team spirit to join our growing company.

Local candidates only, no relocation support. Direct applications only; no third-party agencies.

Fortune Fish & Gourmet is an equal opportunity employer.

Our Mission is to elevate meals and lives by uniting unmatched product quality and selection with responsible sourcing, faithful stewardship, and unparalleled commitment to our customers' and team members' success .

Our Vision is a world in which we can all:

Do good. Be great. Scale excellence.