Delivery Driver

Misfitsmarket; New York (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

401(k)

Grocery box credit

Life insurance

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Paid sick days

Commuter benefits

Competitive hourly rate

Early start schedule

Job summary

Misfits Market is seeking a delivery driver to serve customers across the Greater New York area. You will be the customer-facing liaison between our fulfillment centers and customers, delivering boxes on time and in pristine condition.

You will navigate routes, verify each delivery in our routing app, and uphold a safety-first mindset. The role requires the ability to lift up to 50 lbs, work overtime as needed, and start shifts around 5:30 AM, Monday through Thursday.

Qualifications

• Requires valid US driver’s license and clean driving record.
• Delivery experience and ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to operate a delivery van in various weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Deliver customer orders to doorstep with professionalism and care.
• Verify deliveries in routing app and meet time windows.
• Maintain safety standards and proper lifting technique.
• Assist with occasional extra routes or overtime as needed.

Skills

Delivery driving

Safety compliance

Customer service

Valid driver’s license

Physical stamina

Education

HS Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Routing app

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 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

Doing more with less

Thinking Differently

Respecting one another

Moving deliberately and quickly

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 maintain a positive attitude, a safety-first mindset, and a prioritization of our customers.

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 - $21.00
• Schedule Monday - Thursday 5:30 AM Start

What you’ll 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 using proper lifting form.
• Verifying all deliveries in our routing app.
• Delivers customer orders directly to our customer’s doorstep with professionalism and care.
• 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 C Driver's License with a clean driving record.
• 2 years of previous Delivery driving experience
• Comfortable operating 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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