Delivery Driver

Dreaming Out Loud, Inc.; Washington; On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated drivers to join its mission of creating economic opportunities in the DC metro area. This role involves picking up produce from local farms and delivering it to various customers, ensuring top-notch service throughout. You'll be the frontline representative, interacting with farmers and clients while operating company vehicles safely. If you are passionate about community service and have a strong work ethic, this is a fantastic opportunity to make a difference while enjoying competitive pay and bonuses. Join a team committed to building a healthier food system in the region!

Benefits

Sign-on Bonus

Yearly Bonus

Health Benefits

Flexible Hours

Qualifications

• Must have a clean driving record and be at least 21 years old.
• Customer service experience is essential for this role.

Responsibilities

• Transport produce and products to customers and facilities.
• Provide exceptional customer service and troubleshoot issues.

Skills

Customer Service

Driving Skills

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving

Physical Stamina

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Pallet Jacks

Commercial Vehicles

Job description

FLSA Status: Full-time

Hours: 30+ hours per week

Hourly Rate: $25-28/hour plus a $1000 sign-on bonus (subsequent years’ bonus based on driving record)

Travel Area: Washington, DC; Baltimore, Prince George’s, and Montgomery County.

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

Dreaming Out Loud’s mission is to create economic opportunities for the DC metro region’s marginalized community members through building a healthy, equitable food system. Dreaming Out Loud is rebuilding urban, community-based food systems through social enterprise, helping increase access to nutritious food, and doing our best to direct resources towards producers, food makers, and workers from our community and to model what an anti-racist food system looks like. To that end, we engage in wholesale distribution of produce and locally made products from our in-house growing and culinary team as well as from our family of vendors.

KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Pick up produce inventory from local farms
2. Transport perishable and non-perishable products to/from customers and other facilities (e.g., restaurants, schools, etc.)
3. Ensure that produce and products are delivered to Dreaming Out Loud Inc.’s customers in a manner that meets or exceeds customer expectations
4. Interact regularly with farmers and customers; provide exceptional customer service
5. Troubleshoot any customer service issues or problems
6. Communicate any customer preferences or issues to Department Managers and Supervisors
7. Operate DOL vehicles in a safe and professional manner
8. Report any vehicle maintenance issues using proper inspection format and verbal communication to supervisors

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT:

1. Requires a large degree of walking and climbing in and out of trucks throughout each work day.
2. Ability to lift (up to 50 pounds), loading, and unloading produce, dairy products, and dry goods
3. Outside work for extended periods throughout each workday

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS:

1. High school diploma or its equivalent
2. Must be at least 21 years of age
3. Must have a clean MVR for the past 2 years
4. Able to obtain a DOT Medical Examiner’s card within 30 days of hire
5. Must be able to pass a pre-employment physical/drug screen and employment verifications per FMCR
6. Experience with pallet jacks or lifts, preferred
7. Ability to operate commercial vehicles
8. Customer service experience in any industry
9. General knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures within the transportation field
10. Ability to interact with DOL customers and be a frontline representative of the Company
11. Ability to comprehend and fully follow established and new company policies and procedures
12. Ability to work in and adapt to changing business patterns
13. Must have good customer service and communication skills
14. Must be a professional driver with good knowledge of roads and map reading skills
15. Strong work ethic

COMPENSATION: The hourly rate is $24-28/hour plus a $1000 sign-on bonus. Some key benefits are an additional yearly bonus (based on driving record).

Applicants will be interviewed on a rolling basis, and we will contact you if we’re interested in scheduling an interview. Please send an email to the above address with questions.

DOL provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, DOL complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the organization has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.