Delivery Driver - 1st Shift - Athena Farms - Forest Park, GA

Athena Farms; Forest Park (GA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Athena Farms in Forest Park, GA is seeking a dedicated Delivery Driver on 1st shift to ensure timely, accurate deliveries to restaurants and other customers. You will handle loading, route planning, cash handling, and communication with the warehouse and sales team.

The role requires physical ability to lift up to 70 lbs, a clean Georgia driver's license, and prior delivery experience. Shifts start early and include Saturdays, with overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• Ability to read English and have basic math skills.
• Prior experience in delivering to customers and meeting delivery time windows.
• Ability to lift 70 lbs. and use a hand cart.
• Hold a valid Georgia driver’s license with a clean driving record.
• Ability to work in cool to cold temperatures while loading and unloading product.
• Ability to recognize and report any mechanical vehicle issues.

Responsibilities

• Check the quality of the product for freshness.
• Select the product to be delivered according to the invoice as needed.
• Load the product onto the delivery vehicle.
• Use a hand truck to unload the product at the customer's location.
• Count and verify the product at the customer location.
• Maintain paperwork and collect any payments.
• Maintain a clean and organized truck at the end of the shift.
• Maintain communication with the warehouse, customer service, and sales.

Skills

Customer service

Job description

Delivery Driver - 1st Shift - Athena Farms - Forest Park, GA

Regular Full-Time Manual Labor Forest Park, GA, US

11 days ago Requisition ID: 1126

Delivery Driver - 1st Shift (Late Morning) – Non-Commercial- Forest Park, GA

About The Position

As a Delivery Driver, you will have a wide variety of responsibilities to ensure that our customers receive the best of the best with each order. At Athena Farms, we provide the freshest and finest produce to restaurants, hotels, and caterers. We are looking for someone who enjoys being organized, providing excellent customer service, and practicing safe driving while delivering to our customers.

What You Will Be Doing

• Check the quality of the product for freshness.
• Select the product to be delivered according to the invoice as needed.
• Load the product onto the delivery vehicle.
• Use a hand truck to unload the product at the customer's location.
• Count and verify the product at the customer location.
• Maintain paperwork and collect any payments.
• Maintain a clean and organized truck at the end of the shift.
• Maintain communication with the warehouse, customer service, and sales.

About You

• Ability to lift 70 lbs. and use a handcart.
• Ability to read English and have basic math skills.
• Hold a valid Georgia driver’s license with a clean driving record.
• Prior experience in delivering to customers and meeting delivery time windows.
• Ability to work in cool to cold temperatures while loading and unloading product.
• Ability to recognize and report any mechanical vehicle issues.

Schedule & Hours - Must be able to work Saturdays!

• 5 days per week (Off on Sundays and one other weekday)
  • 7:00 am - end of route
• Shifts are typically 10 hours per day
• Overtime is required based on business necessity.