Interstate Truck Driver

Berkshirejobs; Williamstown (MA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Farmers To You in Williamstown, MA, is seeking Interstate Truck Drivers for weekly routes from the Williamstown warehouse to Vermont and the Boston area. You will procure and deliver fresh food, interact with vendors and customers, and ensure on-time, quality delivery.

Responsibilities include pre-trip inspections, loading/unloading, securing loads, and coordinating with site hosts. Requires a valid license, ability to lift 50 lbs, and strong communication.

Qualifications

• Requires a driver’s license and a clean driving record.
• Ability to operate a truck per FDOT regulations.
• Lift up to 50 lbs and communicate clearly.
• Knowledge of produce and food products is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Follow directions of the Driver Coordinator.
• Pickup and drop off truck in Williamstown, MA.
• Assist in loading and unloading for travel and drop-offs.
• Ensure items are secured prior to travel.
• Pre-trip truck inspection and report maintenance needs.
• Drive between Williamstown, VT vendor locations and Boston-area sites (≈4 stops).
• Organize and transfer products to local delivery vehicles for home deliveries.
• Set up and operate customer pick-up locations with site hosts.
• Represent Farmers To You with excellent customer service.
• Maintain a clean and organized work environment.
• Work with others using clear communication.
• Attend weekly driver team meetings and packing crew duties.
• Collect invoices or bills of lading and deliver to Operations Lead in Williamstown.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Driver's license

Clear communication

Customer service

Attention to detail

Pre-trip inspection

Job description

Position Summary:

Interstate Truck Drivers procure food from vendors and deliver food orders packed in bags and totes on a regular weekly route. All routes originate from Williamstown, MA warehouse, procurement routes travel up to Vermont then return each day, and delivery routes travel to drop-off sites in the Boston, MA area and return each day. Drivers are representatives of Farmers to You, interacting with vendors and customers, ensuring that fresh and healthy food is procured and delivered to customers in good condition and on time. Drivers also transfer products to home delivery drivers/vehicles at designated transfer locations and are responsible for setting up and operating sites where customers pick up weekly orders. This role requires a driver’s license, a clean driving record, the ability to operate a truck per Federal Department of Transportation (FDOT) regulations, follow directions, frequently lift up to 50 lbs., attention to detail while working quickly, and ability to communicate clearly. Knowledge of produce and food products is a plus.

Essential Functions:

• Follow directions of the Driver Coordinator
• Pickup and drop off truck in designated Williamstown location
• Assist in loading and preparing truck for travel and unloading and preparing truck for drop off
• Ensure items in vehicle are secured appropriately prior to travel
• Pre-trip truck inspection and timely reporting of any maintenance issues or needs
• Drive truck back and forth between Williamstown, VT vendor locations, and designated locations in the Boston, MA region (approximately 4 stops)
• Organize and transfer products, totes and bags from truck to local delivery vehicle for home deliveries
• Unload products, totes and bags at designated customer pick-up sites
• Set up, operate, and break down customer pick-up locations in partnership with location-based site hosts
• Act as representative of Farmers To You, display interest in the products carried, provide exceptional customer service, answer questions, and follow-up with other customer service staff as necessary
• Maintain a clean and organized work environment
• Work with others using clear communication
• Participate in weekly driver team meetingsParticipate as a member of the Packing Team (see Pick Crew Member position description for details)
• Collect invoices or bill of lading from vendors and deliver to the Operations Lead at Williamstown
• Other duties as assigned