Delivery Driver

Talentify; Paterson (NJ); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Green Thumb in New Jersey is seeking a Delivery Driver to responsibly deliver cannabis products to customers, loading the van and ensuring on-time deliveries with compliance and excellent service.

A background check including MVR is required; cannabis experience is not necessary. The role requires reliability and ability to work varied shifts including mornings, days, nights, and weekends in a regulated environment.

Qualifications

• At least one year of professional driving experience preferred.
• Must be 21 years or older.
• Must pass required background checks, including MVR and state cannabis employment requirements.
• Must be compliant with all legal or company regulations for working in the industry.
• Schedule flexibility to work mornings, days, nights and weekends.
• Must have reliable attendance.
• Prior cannabis experience not required.

Responsibilities

• Load the delivery van at the beginning of the day for deliveries throughout the day.
• Deliver cannabis products to customers in a compliant and timely manner.
• Maintain vehicle and perform routine maintenance tasks as needed.
• Manage documents and manifests for medical cannabis deliveries.
• Maintain positive relationships with dispensary staff.
• Communicate issues promptly during deliveries.
• Other duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Customer service

Communication skills

POS systems

Reliability

Driver

Job description

The Role

We are looking for a Delivery Driver who will be responsible for delivering cannabis products to Green Thumb's customers. As a Delivery Driver, you will be responsible for safely transporting products, maintaining delivery schedules, and upholding exceptional customer service standards. The role requires a passion for driving, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to reliability.

Responsibilities

• Load the delivery van at the beginning of the day for deliveries that will happen throughout the day
• Interpret and execute state laws and regulations required when delivering medical cannabis
• Working knowledge of vehicle maintenance and ability to complete routine maintenance tasks (changing tires, check and add fluids, etc)
• Manage documents associated with medical cannabis delivery, ensuring that proper documents are kept, and manifests are returned completed and ready for filing
• Maintain positive, professional relationships with dispensary staff
• Communicate timely and effectively when issues arise while making deliveries
• Other duties as assigned by management

Qualifications

• At least one years of professional driving experience preferred
• Must be 21 years or older
• Must pass required background checks, including Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) and state specific cannabis employment requirements
• Must be and remain compliant with all legal or company regulations for working in the industry
• Meet the scheduling and availability requirements (i.e., ability to work a schedule inclusive of varying shifts such as mornings, days, nights, and weekends) to meet business needs
• Must have reliable, responsible, and dependable attendance
• Prior cannabis experience not required

Additional Requirements

Must have the ability to perform the following tasks for prolonged periods of time (i.e., up to the duration of a workday)

• Move about the dispensary and delivery areas to fulfill work assignments and assist patients and/or customers in various locations
• Remain in a stationary position, including in a motor vehicle, to meet the needs of the business and complete delivery tasks timely
• Converse and communicate with individuals and groups of people directly
• Operate point of sale system, computer, and other office productivity machinery in order to use online programming and software including word processing, database management, spreadsheet applications and email
• Prepare patient and/customer orders by moving and placing products
• Inspect and receive detailed information, such as patients' and/or customers' dates of birth, in-store or online orders, or inquiries
• Move inventory and materials weighing up to 30 pounds independently
• Position self to move inventory and materials in storage areas

Skills

• Consistent demonstration of excellent customer service skills
• Demonstrated initiative and proactive attitude, as well as independent judgment
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all employees
• Ability to listen well and effectively communicate, both verbally and in writing, with various audiences
• Previous experience with POS systems
• Understanding of applicable cannabis laws and regulations, safety regulations, local municipal codes and organizational rules, and standard operating procedures
• Be able to follow instructions as directed and incorporate constructive criticism from managers
• Operate with a high level of professionalism and integrity, including dealing with confidential information and complying with HIPAA requirements.

Working Conditions

• Ability to work a 12-hour day when needed
• Patient and/or customer-facing environment
• Ability to work outdoors in varying and sometimes adverse weather conditions
• Exposure to cannabis and/or allergens that might be present in an environment where cannabis is present and prevalent

The pay range is competitive and based on experience, qualifications, and/or location of the role. Positions may be eligible for a discretionary annual incentive program driven by organization and individual performance.

Green Thumb Pay Range

$18—$18 USD