CDL B Truck Driver

CDL B Truck Driver

Chicago, Illinois

Misfits Market is a mission-driven, high-growth startup dedicated to reducing food waste and making shopping for sustainable, high-quality groceries easier and more affordable. We deliver organic produce, high-quality meats and seafood, plant-based proteins, dairy, bakery, wine, and other grocery items to nearly every zip code in 48 states at up to 30 percent off traditional grocery store prices. In 2023, Misfits Market acquired sustainable e-grocer Imperfect Foods and now leverages its in-house transportation network to deliver directly to consumers with one of the most carbon-efficient grocery delivery models on the market. By tackling inefficiencies in the food system, our passionate and motivated team of problem solvers helps save an average of 500,000 pounds of food per week from waste or lesser outcomes, with an all-time savings of 190+ million pounds of food.

As Misfits we support our customers and mission by embracing our core values of:

• Prioritizing our Customers
• Thinking Differently
• Moving deliberately and quickly
• Doing more with less
• Respecting one another
• Taking initiative and delivering

How you'll support our operations:

As a Class B CDL Delivery Driver, you are a crucial member of our operations team, responsible for transporting freight, including customer's orders, from our fulfillment centers to our cross docks for last-mile delivery. Operating a Class A company vehicle, you will navigate designated routes, delivering products with a commitment to safety and on-time performance.

What we offer you:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Annual Misfits grocery box credit of $1200 paid in weekly installments
• Life insurance
• Paid vacation time
• Paid holidays
• Paid sick days
• Commuter benefits
• Schedule Sunday-Thursday start times vary
• Pay: $26.00/hour

What you will be doing:

• • Complies with all DOT and Misfits Market safety standards at all times. This includes but is not limited to: wearing your seatbelt when the vehicle is in motion, safely exiting and entering the flow of traffic, using hands-free cellular features, and obeying all traffic laws.
  • Act as a representative of the company, operating a company-provided tractor-trailer with professionalism and courtesy to other drivers.
  • Operate a Class A commercial vehicle in compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations. Prioritize safety in all aspects of driving, loading, and unloading.
  • Complete all necessary paperwork and documentation accurately, including delivery logs, invoices, inspections, and hours of service logs. Maintain organized and up-to-date documentation for each delivery.
  • Maintain open communication with dispatch, warehouse, and leadership. Report any delays, issues, or changes in delivery schedules promptly.
  • Operation of computer/ internal freight monitoring systems required.
  • Flexibility with scheduling and the ability to adapt to changes in delivery routes or schedules. Available for around the clock shifts to accommodate freight movements.

What you have:

• Authorized to work in the United States.
• Possess a valid state issued driver's license for at least 3 years
• Valid Class A Driver's License with a clean driving record.
• Must possess valid DOT required medical card and be registered with DOT
• 2 years of previous tractor-trailer driving experience and/or be a graduate of a State certified and Licensed truck driving school.
• Comfortable operating a tractor-trailer in all types of weather conditions
• Willingness to work overtime and/or possible weekends if the business needs you to
• Ability to sit, stand, squat, kneel, and bend repetitively with or without reasonable accommodation

Nice for you to have:

• HS Diploma or equivalent
• Bilingual preferred (English/Spanish)
• Experience working in a food based environment