Driver

Iberia Foods; Monroe (NJ); On-site; USD 35,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Iberia Foods Corp in New Jersey is hiring a Full-Time Delivery Driver to safely operate a box truck and deliver products to customers on designated routes. You will unload at customer sites and collect payments when applicable, maintaining professional interactions with store personnel and ensuring accurate documentation.

The role requires a valid Class D license, a clean driving record, and the ability to manage time effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver’s license with Class D.
• Clean driving record as defined by policy.
• Good communication and listening skills.
• Basic math skills.
• Time management and reliability.
• Flexible to longer hours during peak periods.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate a box truck on assigned routes.
• Deliver items to multiple addresses daily.
• Follow routes and schedules to meet delivery times.
• Load/unload using hand trucks, pallet jacks, and lift gates.
• Maintain professional interactions with customers.
• Collect payments and obtain signatures on invoices.
• Learn use of DEX and comply with DOT regulations.
• Support teamwork and maintain regular attendance.
• Adhere to company policies and procedures.

Skills

Communication

Time management

Dependability

Punctuality

Attention to detail

Math skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Iberia Foods Corp, is a Food & Beverage distribution company with locations in New York, New Jersey, Massachusetts, Chicago, Atlanta, and two locations in Florida, Miami and Orlando. Iberia Foods first started in 1930 with a diverse portfolio of leading brands from the Caribbean and Latin America. We serve over 12,000 supermarkets, club stores, wholesalers and independent retailers.

Iberia Foods understands the unique and differentiated needs of each community. The company sells, distributes, and promotes a complete and diverse portfolio of leading brands from the Caribbean, Latin America.

Job Summary

The Driver safely operates the delivery vehicle, and follows designated routes to deliver products to customers in a timely, organized manner. The driver is responsible for physically unloading product from the truck and moving product into customer locations.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Safely operate a box truck, driving various routes during business hours
• Deliver a wide variety of items to different addresses and through different routes on a daily basis
• Follow specific delivery routes and time schedule to meet customer delivery requirements
• Load and unload a delivery vehicle using hand trucks, pallet jacks, lift gates
• Maintain professional and courteous interactions with customer contacts at each delivery site
• Collect payments from customers in the form of cash or check. Obtain clear, legible signatures on all invoices and credit memos
• Learn use of DEX
• Understand and comply with DOT regulations
• Complete driver medical certification every two years
• Handle all products with care to avoid damage and loss
• Maintain positive work relations; support teamwork and help coworkers to accomplish team goals
• Listen and communicate respectfully with employees at all levels within the organization
• Attendance: Maintain regular attendance and follow call out and time off procedures as outlined in the handbook
• Comply with company policies and procedures as outlined in the Employee Handbook

Position Type / Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position. Days of work are Monday through Friday, with occasional Saturdays as business dictates. Hours of work begin at approximately 3:30 a.m. and end when deliveries or pick-ups are completed. Start and end times will vary based on routes assigned. The total hours per week are a minimum of 40 hours and may exceed 40 hours per week on a regular basis. This position may occasionally require longer hours during peak business periods.

Position Requirements

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Valid driver’s license, minimum of Class D
• Acceptable driving record as defined by our insurance policy, with no major violations
• Good communication and listening skills
• Basic math skills
• Attention to detail and good organizational skills
• Time management; ability to handle multiple demands and work to meet deadlines
• Dependability; exhibit a reliable and consistent work ethic
• Punctuality; arrive on time to work and dispatch at required time
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to be flexible and to adapt to quickly changing conditions

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior work as a delivery driver of, at minimum, a 24‑ft commercial box truck
• Experience driving a box truck throughout New Jersey, Pennsylvania, New York and the outer‑boroughs

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.