Driver/Receiver

flour bakery; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k with generous match

Paid vacation/sick time

Staff meal policy

Job summary

Flour Bakery is hiring a full-time Driver/Receiver based in Boston, MA. You will deliver to our bakeries, pack orders for transport to locations, and maintain a clean, organized van while upholding food safety standards.

Shifts include mornings and afternoons on Fridays through Sundays, with 30-40 hours weekly. The role requires a valid MA driver’s license, a clean driving record, and a reliability-focused, friendly approach to hospitality.

Qualifications

• Open availability to work early mornings, weekends and holidays.
• Valid US driver’s license held for a minimum of 3 years and at least 1 year in Massachusetts.
• Holds a valid license with clean driving record.
• A background check is required for this position.
• Professional experience as a driver and/or receiver preferred.
• Ability to stand for long periods and lift < 60 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Complete deliveries to our guests daily on time and with precision.
• Maintain an exemplary driving history and a friendly service approach.
• Pack orders, verify counts, and sign for deliveries with adjustments noted.
• Keep vehicles clean and perform regular basic maintenance.
• Adhere to food safety protocols and work in varied temperatures.

Skills

Open availability

Valid US driver’s license

Clean driving record

Massachusetts experience

Physical endurance

Background check

Prior driving/receiving experience

Ability to lift < 60 lbs

Job description

Driver / Receiver - Flour Bakery Breadquarters - 1 Design Center Place, Boston, MA

Do you like to eat award-winning baked goods and sandwiches?

Do you like working on a great team in a wonderful environment?

Flour Bakery is now hiring a full-time driver/receiver to be based out of our production kitchen in the Seaport of Boston!!

We are seeking self-motivated individuals who thrive in a fun and positive work environment and feel confident driving delivery vans in Boston and Cambridge. You’ll be receiving orders, packing orders to go to one of our locations, and driving a van to deliver those orders, all while maintaining a strong sense of internal hospitality to all the staff and vendors you encounter throughout the day.

Current Scheduling needs: Friday, Saturday, and Sunday are required, with a blend of morning shifts (5:00am - 1:00pm) and late afternoon shifts (12:00pm - 8:00pm). Days off can be Tuesday & Wednesday, or Wednesday & Thursday. We can offer 30-40 hours.

Receiver Day-to-day Performance Expectations:

• Fill orders daily on time and with precision.
• Check deliveries to verify piece count, and check for obvious damage. Sign for deliveries with appropriate adjustments noted on invoice.
• Put away deliveries in a neat and timely manner while following all food safety protocols including time & temp and FIFO.
• Maintain a clean and organized kitchen including coolers, freezer, and dry storage.
• Ability to lift up to 60lbs
• The shift is very physically active, you are constantly on your feet and moving through the kitchen and working in highly diverse temperatures through the day (in the walk-in refrigerator and freezers, near the ovens, in the loading dock area)

Driver Day-to-day Performance Expectations:

• Complete deliveries to our guests (our bakeries) daily on time and with precision.
• Maintain an exemplary driving history. Our team must be the friendliest drivers on the road!
• Staying on task and on schedule to accommodate the needs of our bakeries.
• Responsible for making deliveries outside of bakeries regular work hours, including without fail locking bakeries and setting alarms.
• Maintain a clean and organized van. It is the driver’s responsibility to complete regular maintenance of their assigned vehicle as well as keep the vehicle clean and in good order.
• The shift is very physically active, you are constantly on your feet and moving through the kitchen and working in highly diverse temperatures through the day as well as loading and unloading outdoors in all types of weather.

Skills for Qualification:

• Open availability to work, including early mornings, weekends and holidays
• Valid US driver’s license held for a minimum of 3 years and at least 1 year in Massachusetts
• Holds a valid license with clean driving record
• A background check is required for this position
• Professional experience as a driver and/or receiver preferred
• Ability to stand for long periods and repetitively walk, push, pull, reach, and lift < 60 lbs.
• Ability to be on your feet for 8 hours

We ask for a minimum commitment of one year. Unfortunately, we do not offer seasonal or temporary work.

Work Environment:

• Ability to work for extended periods of time in extreme temperatures; walk-in coolers, freezers, Hot ovens, and stoves as well as outdoors during all of the New England seasons.
• Must be able to work in an environment with loud noises and machinery.
• We do our best not to cross-contaminate anything containing gluten. However, there may be gluten in the air at times. We do our best to accommodate any staff allergy requests.

Compensation:

The starting wage for this position is $21 per hour. The current pay range for this position is $21 - $33 per hour.

Additional Information

Flour offers a fantastic work environment and an unparalleled commitment to training to make you a better team member (plus all the pastries you can eat)!

• health/dental/vision insurance
• 401k with a generous match
• paid vacation/sick time
• a great staff meal policy

We offer a real commitment to growth – both in your skill/knowledge and growing into more senior positions if that is an interest of yours!