Order Picker/Backup Driver (CDL) (Mon-Fri 6am-2pm)

John Vena Inc. Specialty Produce; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team as an Order Picker/Backup Driver at a family-owned specialty produce company. This full-time role involves selecting and delivering fresh produce in a fast-paced environment. You will enjoy a supportive team culture, competitive pay, and great benefits including free healthcare and a retirement plan. With flexible shifts and opportunities for overtime, this position is perfect for energetic individuals who thrive in collaborative settings. If you have a CDL-A and a passion for quality service, this is the opportunity for you!

Benefits

Free high-quality medical and dental insurance

Retirement plan with employer match

Weekly paycheck

Opportunity for overtime pay

Paid holidays and sick time

Free coffee & snacks

Skills training

Union membership

Qualifications

• Ability to lift 50lbs and work in a refrigerated environment.
• Must have a CDL-A with an Air Brake endorsement.

Responsibilities

• Accurately select, build, stack, wrap, tag, and load orders.
• Assist with receiving, loading, cooler maintenance, and inventory.

Skills

Stamina

Attention to Detail

Reliability

Motivation

Communication in English

Education

Commercial Driver’s License (CDL-A)

Job description

Order Picker/Backup Driver (CDL) (Mon-Fri 6am-2pm)

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Warehouse Team Order Picker/Backup Driver
Shift: Monday - Friday, 6am - 2pm (approximately 25% of the time: when required to drive, the start time could be between 2am - 6am)
Type: Full-Time
Pay Rate: Starting at $17/hour, up to $27/hour when making deliveries
Start Date: ASAP
Job Overview
Bring on the fruits and veg! As an Order Picker/Backup Driver at JVI Specialty Produce you will join a close-knit team of diverse, dedicated warehouse professionals who work to distribute some of the most interesting, exciting, and fun specialty produce to retailers, foodservice distributors, and food manufacturers in the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast. This fast-paced role is for people who are collaborative, energetic, and upbeat!
What Makes This Job Great
Here’s what we think:

• Never Boring: This is a fast-paced job handling colorful, delicious fresh fruits, vegetables, and herbs – not an endless sea of boring brown boxes.
• Shift Options: We are a 24/6 facility and offer multiple day schedules and start times around the clock to fit your lifestyle.
• Weekly Paycheck: Don’t wait for that paycheck. JVI sends you home with cash every week.
• Feel at Home: JVI is a family-owned business, and we are a close-knit team.
• Teammates You Can Rely On: Many of our employees have been on the team for 20+ years.
• Great Benefits: From FREE high-quality medical and dental insurance for you AND your dependents to a retirement plan with a generous employer match.
• Easy Commute: We’re centrally located right off of I-95 and I-76 near the Philadelphia Airport.
• Skills Training: We offer ongoing training so you can improve your resume.
• Union Membership: As an Order Picker at JVI you’ll be part of the Teamsters Local #929 Union.

What Makes You a Great Candidate
We are looking for diverse, energetic, collaborative people who love fast-paced work and have an eye for detail.

• Stamina – Ability to lift 50lbs and regularly stand, squat, push, pull, bend, reach, and climb stairs.
• Comfortable in the Cold – You’ll be working in a refrigerated warehouse.
• Commercial Driver’s License – A CDL-A with an Air Brake endorsement is preferred.
• Eye for Detail – Ensure orders are picked accurately.
• Dedication & Motivation – Going the extra mile to make customers happy.
• Reliable & Responsible – Can you show up for your teammates?
• Ability to Read & Write in English – Communication is in English at work.
• Eligibility to Work in US – Must be eligible to work in the US.

About The Job
Your primary focus will be accurately and efficiently selecting, building/stacking, wrapping, tagging, and loading orders for our customers. You’ll also assist with receiving, loading, cooler maintenance, and inventory.
What’s it like in our coolers?

• Temperature: Our warehouse ranges in temperature from 32-65°F.
• Activity Level: You’ll be moving around pretty much all day.
• Safety First: We have policies in place for a safe environment.
• Warehouse Intensity: Be prepared to navigate during busy hours.
• Collaboration: Work closely with our sales team.
• Dress Code: Wear sturdy, closed-toed shoes and Hi-Vis reflector jacket.

About the Benefits

• Competitive wage, paid weekly.
• Opportunity for overtime pay.
• FREE healthcare for you AND your dependents.
• Retirement savings plan with employer match.
• Paid holidays and sick time (after 90-day probation).
• Optional Aflac plans.
• Range of available shifts.
• True full-time – We DO NOT cut hours!
• Free coffee & snacks.

About John Vena Inc.
John Vena Inc. (AKA JVI) is a specialty produce wholesaler, distributor, and importer. We’ve been in business since 1919. Our home is in the Philadelphia Wholesale Produce Market in Southwest Philadelphia.
How To Get Started
You can apply right here online. If you need help with your application or you have questions about a job, you can contact us here: https://www.johnvenaproduce.com/contact-us .
John Vena Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type.