Refrigerated Delivery Driver – Local & Wholesale Routes

Growing Places; Gardner (MA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Pro-rated holiday pay

Job summary

Growing Places, a nonprofit healthy food access organization in North Central Massachusetts, is hiring a Distribution Driver to support year-round home delivery and wholesale distribution programs. You will operate a large refrigerated van or box truck to deliver to households and wholesale customers across 20+ communities, following established routes.

This is a year-round, part-time role averaging 25 to 30 hours per week.

Qualifications

• Valid Massachusetts Driver’s License required.
• Ability to pass a U.S. DOT medical examination.
• Experience driving large vehicles such as box trucks or refrigerated trucks.
• Class B Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) preferred.
• Professional delivery driving experience strongly preferred.
• Experience with refrigerated food delivery or local food systems is a plus.
• Ability to repeatedly lift and carry 50 pounds or more.
• Strong navigation, organization, and time-management skills.
• Ability to work independently and follow established delivery routes and procedures.
• Reliable, punctual, and comfortable interacting with diverse customers and partners.

Responsibilities

• Drive a large refrigerated van or refrigerated box truck safely and professionally on local delivery routes.
• Complete scheduled home deliveries to households throughout North Central Massachusetts.
• Deliver wholesale orders to food pantries, community organizations, businesses, institutions, and other customers.
• Pick up and transport local food from participating farms and suppliers.
• Repeatedly load, unload, lift, carry, and move cases, boxes, bags, and other food products.
• Safely lift and carry 50 pounds or more throughout the workday.
• Operate a pallet jack and safely move loaded carts, pallets, and cases of food.
• Maintain appropriate food temperatures and follow safety procedures.
• Complete delivery logs, temperature records, and other required documentation.
• Communicate professionally with households, wholesale customers, farmers, and partners.
• Maintain the cleanliness, organization, and basic operational condition of the delivery vehicle.
• Report vehicle, equipment, product, or delivery issues promptly to the Logistics Manager.
• Represent Growing Places professionally and contribute to a positive customer experience.

Skills

Driver’s license

CDL preferred

Strong navigation

Time management

Customer service

Job description

Growing Places, a nonprofit healthy food access organization in North Central Massachusetts, is hiring a Distribution Driver to support year-round home delivery and wholesale distribution programs. You will operate a large refrigerated van or box truck to deliver to households and wholesale customers across 20+ communities, following established routes.

This is a year-round, part-time role averaging 25 to 30 hours per week.