Delivery Driver

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Grocery box credit

Life insurance

Paid vacation time

Paid holidays

Paid sick days

Commuter benefits

Competitive hourly rate

Job summary

Misfits Market is seeking a delivery driver to act as the customer-facing liaison between fulfillment centers and customers. You will deliver boxes to correct addresses, in the correct time window, and in pristine condition.

The role requires a valid driver’s license, 2 years of delivery experience, and a safety-first mindset. Misfits offers comprehensive benefits and a competitive hourly rate.

Qualifications

• 2 years of previous delivery driving experience.
• Authorized to work in the United States.
• Possess a valid state issued driver's license for at least 2 years.
• Comfortable operating a delivery van in various weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Deliver customer orders directly to doorsteps with professionalism and care.
• Verify deliveries in the routing app and ensure correct time window.
• Maintain safety standards and proper lifting techniques for up to 150 boxes per shift.
• Navigate weather hazards and assist with over-time as needed.
• Support recycling by documenting customer returns as part of the program.

Skills

Delivery experience

Safety minded

Customer focus

Education

HS Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Valid driver's license

Clean driving record

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

What 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 customers' 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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