CDL B Truck Driver

Misfits Market; Moonachie (NJ); On-site; USD 29,549 - 42,085; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k)

Annual grocery box credit of $1200

Life insurance

Paid vacation time

Paid holidays

Job summary

A sustainable grocery startup is seeking a Tractor-Trailer Driver to operate vehicles safely and efficiently. The ideal candidate will possess a valid commercial driver's license for at least two years and have tractor-trailer driving experience. Responsibilities include transporting freight, ensuring compliance with DOT regulations, and working flexible shifts. This position offers a competitive hourly rate of $26, comprehensive insurance, and paid time off. Join a mission-driven team focused on reducing food waste and delivering quality groceries.

Qualifications

• Valid commercial driver's license for at least 2 years.
• Experience in tractor-trailer driving or graduated from a certified truck driving school.
• Ability to perform simple mathematical calculations and handle receipts.

Responsibilities

• Operate vehicle within DOT regulations.
• Drive company tractor-trailer courteously.
• Handle and sort freight at destinations.
• Work available shifts including nights/weekends.

Skills

Commercial driver's license

Tractor-trailer driving experience

Vehicle safety awareness

Basic English skills

Job 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 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:

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

What we will do for 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
• Competitive Hourly Rate - $26/hr

What you will be doing:

• Operate vehicle safely within DOT regulations that govern safe driving, hours of service, inspection, maintenance, and transportation of materials
• Courteously drive a company-provided tractor-trailer to the required destinations
• Operation of computer/ internal freight monitoring systems required
• Sorting, handling, loading/unloading freight at the destination
• Available for around the clock shifts to accommodate freight movements

Skills and Qualifications:

• Must possess a valid commercial driver's license for at least 2 years
• 2 years of previous tractor-trailer driving experience and/or be a graduate of a State Certified and Licensed truck driving school
• Must have the ability to read, write and understand English, and perform simple mathematical calculations with mental ability to handle receipts, read maps, road signs, maintain logs, etc
• Must have a working knowledge of vehicle safety and control systems
• Meet or exceed the medical standards of the U.S. Dept. of Transportation and satisfactorily pass a drug test
• Comfortable driving a full shift, working in all types of weather conditions until the job is done