Delivery Driver (RIC) - Part-time - (SUN/WED 5pm to 10p) (63701)

Thistle Health; Short Pump (VA); On-site; USD 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Cell phone reimbursement

Mileage reimbursement

Tips ranging from $1.00 to $3.00 per hour

Job summary

Thistle Health is seeking a Delivery Driver to ensure timely delivery of plant-forward meals to customers. The position offers a starting pay of $20.00 per hour plus tips and escalators based on performance. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma, a valid driver’s license, and a clean driving record.

Flexibility is essential, with responsibilities including verifying deliveries and communicating with dispatch. Thistle values diversity and inclusion, welcoming applicants from various backgrounds.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record required.
• Must possess liability insurance.

Responsibilities

• Arrive with a fully charged smartphone and sufficient fuel.
• Verify all items before deliveries.
• Use delivery app for routing and instructions.

Skills

High school diploma or equivalent

Valid driver’s license

Clean driving record

Reliable smartphone

Ability to lift 50 pounds

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Smartphone

Delivery app

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Richmond Hub - Richmond, VA 23231-4502
Job Shift: Any

Title

Delivery Driver

Department

Logistics

Reports To

Logistics Supervisor

Overview

Thistle makes it easy to eat well – without overthinking it. Thistle was founded in 2013 with a mission to help people get and stay healthy while improving the sustainability of our food system. Thistle delivers fully prepared, healthy-by-default meals, snacks, desserts, and organic cold-pressed juices. We believe the health of people starts with eating real, whole foods, in the right balance, without the friction. We’re building a future where nutritious, sustainable food is accessible, craveable, and part of everyday life.

About the Role

Thistle Delivery Drivers are the final step in getting our plant-forward meals to customers. You represent our quality, reliability, and care at the door.

Earnings at a Glance

• Base pay: $20.00 per hour to start
• Base wage escalator: Up to $2.00 more per hour based on delivery volume and hours worked
• Tips: Typically $1.00 to $3.00 per hour
• Cell phone reimbursement: $0.25 per hour
• Mileage reimbursement: $0.72.5 per mile
• Typical pace and distance: About 4.5 deliveries per hour at 4.0 miles per delivery on average

Fully baked equivalent per hour using these averages

Start rate before tips: $33.03 per hour. This includes base pay, cell phone reimbursement, and mileage reimbursement at $0.70 per mile.

Start rate with typical tips: $34.03 to $36.03 per hour

With max escalator: $35.03 per hour before tips, $36.03 to $38.03 with typical tip

What You Will Do

• Arrive at the assigned Thistle location at your scheduled shift start with a fully charged smartphone and sufficient fuel
• Verify that all items are accounted for before leaving for deliveries
• Use our delivery app to complete assigned stops and follow customer instructions
• Collect return bags and ice packs and return them to your pickup location at the beginning of your next shift
• Communicate clearly and consistently with our dispatch team to keep routes moving

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• A valid driver’s license and a clean driving record
• Proof of insurance that includes liability and bodily injury
• A reliable, clean, well-maintained vehicle with capacity for multiple medium-sized bags of meals, snacks, and beverages
• A reliable smartphone and comfort with using mobile technology for routing and instructions
• This position requires the ability to understand and follow safety instructions, standard operating procedures, and work directions as provided in English to ensure a safe and efficient work environment.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including some evenings, early mornings, weekends, and holidays
• Ability to manually lift, carry, pull, or push objects up to 50 pounds

Our Culture

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values at Thistle. We do our best and most impactful work when everyone feels represented and that they belong. We are proud to recruit and hire talented people from a wide variety of backgrounds and experiences. We do not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis, including but not limited to race, ethnicity, citizenship, national origin, color, hairstyles, hair texture, religion or religious creed, age, sex including pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, veteran or active military status, marital status, criminal record, genetics, retaliation, sexual harassment or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.