OVERNIGHT ROUTE DRIVER $22.75/HR

OVERNIGHT ROUTE DRIVER
$22.75/HR | OVERNIGHT HOURS | WEEKENDS & HOLIDAYS REQUIRED

WHY THIS ROLE

• Deliver fresh food products to convenience stores safely and on time .

• $22.75/hour

• Hands-on, active role beyond just driving.

• Join a family-owned, people-first company with a welcoming culture.

WHO WE ARE
Since 1955 , we have been on a mission To Passionately Feed Millions Daily with High Quality Food People Enjoy! We are a third-generation family-owned and professionally managed organization with a commitment to strategic growth . We continue to be successful because of talented people, just like you, who choose to join our family and call E.A. Sween home. We pride ourselves on fostering a welcoming, respectful, and rewarding culture where employees are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work every day. At E.A. Sween , our team members are seen, heard, and appreciated —not just for what they do, but for who they are. We hope you’ll join us!

POSITION OVERVIEW
We are seeking a reliable and efficient Delivery Driver to safely verify, load (if needed), and deliver a variety of fresh food products—including sandwiches, milk, bread, and bakery items—to convenience stores along an assigned route. This position involves flexible hours , including weekends and holidays . If you are committed to providing exceptional service and thrive in a dynamic environment, we want to hear from you.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Timely Deliveries: Ensure fresh food products are delivered accurately and on schedule to convenience stores along your designated route.

• Navigation Skills: Utilize written and GPS directions to efficiently locate stores and navigate your route.

• Technology Use: Operate an electronic tablet to accurately record delivered product quantities and complete daily check-ins with each store.

• Tray Management: Collect all empty trays from stores during each delivery to maintain efficiency and cleanliness.

• Training & Safety: Participate in required training sessions, safety courses, and informational meetings to stay current with best practices and company standards.

• Safe Delivery Practices: Apply proper set points on trucks to ensure safe transport and perform daily pre-trip and post-trip inspections, documenting any issues.

• Truck Maintenance: Maintain truck cleanliness and promptly report any major issues to supervisors to ensure optimal vehicle performance.

• Warehouse Operations: Work in warehouse temperatures of 38–70°F to load and unload the truck, verify order counts, and complete necessary paperwork.

• Customer Service Excellence: Provide professional and courteous service, ensuring accurate and timely deliveries to all stores.

• Vehicle Management: Safely operate, maintain, and clean a 24–28-foot straight box truck .

• Documentation: Complete and submit DOT logs and any other required paperwork accurately and on time.

• Miscellaneous: Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor to support team objectives and organizational goals.

SCHEDULE

• Overnight hours

• Weekends and holidays required

PAY TRANSPARENCY

• Hourly Pay: $22.75 , consistent with our internal compensation framework.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Age & Licensing: At least 21 years old with a valid driver’s license in your state of residence.

• Physical Ability: Load the truck; lift up to 75 lbs repeatedly; push/pull up to 300 lbs with a four-wheel dolly.

• Communication Skills: Proficient in English (spoken and written).

• Adaptability: Comfortable working in 38–70°F warehouse temps and all outdoor weather .

• Physical Endurance: Frequent bending, kneeling, squatting, pushing, pulling, twisting, and reaching (over shoulder height, at waist level, and from the floor).

• Fast-Paced Environment: Thrives in a dynamic, nighttime setting.

• Clear Record: Must pass DOT physical, drug screen, physical/lifting assessment, criminal background check, and MVR with a clean driving record (minimal accidents or tickets in the past 3 years; no DUIs in the past 5 years ).

WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE AT EAS

• Value People Most of All: Show respect & care, embrace diversity, and empower others.

• Commit to Safety Everyday: See something, say something, do something; practice safe behavior and celebrate safety success.

• Invest in Our Company to Thrive: Share ideas to improve, learn & grow, and embrace change.

• Think Before Doing and Act Decisively: Make thoughtful decisions, work together to find solutions, and do what’s right.

• Welcome Constructive Straight Talk: Be honest and respectful even when difficult; be open to ideas and feedback; ask questions to understand.

• Serve Up Exceptional Experiences: Provide value to customers, take pride in your work, and help others be successful.

• Enjoy What You Do!: Have a positive attitude, live the Spirit of E.A. Sween , and celebrate success.

BENEFITS

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

• Paid Time Off (PTO)

• 8 Paid Holidays

• Company-Paid Life Insurance

• 401(k) with Company Match – fully vested after 2 years

• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Plans

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Employee Recognition Program ( Boss Bucks )

E.A. Sween is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Minority/Female/Veteran/Disability .