Lead Delivery Driver

Company:  Misfits Market Inc.
Location: Northlake
Closing Date: 07/11/2024
Hours: Full Time
Type: Permanent
Job Requirements / Description
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 2022, 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:

At Misfits Market, our customers choose us for what we - quite literally - bring to the table! They love our products, they love our service, and they love our drivers! As a delivery driver, you are the customer-facing liaison between our fulfillment centers and our valued customers.

In this role, you will be directly responsible for delivering the customers' boxes to the correct address, during the correct time window, and in pristine condition. You probably have the same expectations for your own deliveries! At Misfits Market, we expect our delivery drivers to have a positive attitude, a safety-first mindset, and Prioritize Our Customer.

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
Competitive Hourly Rate - $21/hr.

What you'll be doing:

At all times, complies with all DOT and Misfits Market safety standards. 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 using proper lifting form.
Lead team during pre-shift meetings and covering important company topics like safety etc.
Lead team during the load out process ensuring safe and efficient operations.
Help on-board new drivers and training to company standards.
Conduct quarterly driver observations ensuring the drivers and market are meeting company standards.
With professionalism and care, delivers customer orders directly to their doorstep, verifying delivery in our routing app.
Safely navigates varying weather conditions and hazards throughout the duration of your shift, both inside and outside the vehicle.
Uses proper lifting form to safely load and unload up to 150 boxes per shift, each weighing up to 50lbs.
Supports our Packaging Return Program by picking up and documenting customer recycling.
Supports the overall delivery volume, which may include helping other drivers complete their routes or working overtime as-needed.

What you have:

Authorized to work in the United States.
Possess a valid state issued driver's license for at least 2 years
Valid Class D Driver's License with a clean driving record.
2 years of previous Delivery driving experience
Comfortable operating a delivery van in all types of weather conditions
Willingness to work overtime and/or possible weekends if the business needs you to
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs repetitively with or without reasonable accommodation
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

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