Delivery Driver- Seattle

Thistle Health Inc.; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Cell phone reimbursement

Mileage reimbursement

Hourly wage with tip potential

Job summary

Thistle Health Inc. is seeking Delivery Drivers to bring plant-forward meals to customers. You will represent our quality and care at the door, starting at $20 per hour plus potential increases based on volume and hours worked.

Typical tips add to earnings, with cell phone and mileage reimbursements. Responsibilities include verifying orders, using our delivery app, and maintaining clear communication with dispatch to keep routes moving.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• A valid driver’s license and a clean driving record.
• Proof of insurance including liability and bodily injury.
• Reliable, clean vehicle with capacity for multiple medium-sized bags of meals, snacks, and beverages.
• Smartphone and comfort with using mobile technology.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Driver's license

Clean driving record

Smartphone

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Delivery app

GPS navigation

Job description

TITLE: Delivery DriverDEPARTMENT: LogisticsREPORTS TO: Logistics SupervisorWHO WE ARE: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 RoleThistle 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 GlanceBase pay: $20.00 per hour to startBase wage escalator: Up to $2.00 more per hour based on delivery volume and hours workedTips: Typically $1.00 to $3.00 per hourCell phone reimbursement: $0.25 per hourMileage reimbursement: $0.72.5 per mileTypical pace and distance: About 4.5 deliveries per hour at 4.0 miles per delivery on averageFully baked equivalent per hour using these averagesStart 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 hourWith max escalator: $35.03 per hour before tips, $36.03 to $38.03 with typical tipWhat You Will DoArrive at the assigned Thistle location at your scheduled shift start with a fully charged smartphone and sufficient fuelVerify that all items are accounted for before leaving for deliveriesUse our delivery app to complete assigned stops and follow customer instructionsCollect return bags and ice packs and return them to your pickup location at the beginning of your next shiftCommunicate clearly and consistently with our dispatch team to keep routes movingWhat You BringHigh school diploma or equivalentA valid driver’s license and a clean driving recordProof of insurance that includes liability and bodily injuryA reliable, clean, well-maintained vehicle with capacity for multiple medium-sized bags of meals, snacks, and beveragesA reliable smartphone and comfort with using mobile technology for routing and instructionsThis 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 holidaysAbility to manually lift, carry, pull, or push objects up to 50 poundsOur CultureDiversity, 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.