Reliable Food Distribution & Merchandising Driver

New Pioneer Food Co-op; North Liberty (IA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision

Paid time off

Staff discounts

Retirement plan

Job summary

New Pioneer Food Co-op in North Liberty, IA is seeking a Utility Driver to safely transport prepared foods between the production facility and retail locations while supporting daily operations.

The role blends delivery, merchandising, and light food prep, requiring reliability, organization, and a commitment to quality. The position offers both full-time and part-time hours and an hourly wage starting at $16.50, dependent on experience and assessment.

Qualifications

• Experience in delivery, grocery, food service, warehouse, logistics, or production environments.
• Valid Iowa driver's license and driving record meeting insurance requirements.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds in a physically active environment.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with multiple teams.
• Commitment to cooperative values and community-centered work.

Responsibilities

• Transport prepared foods, bakery products, catering orders, and supplies between the production facility and retail locations.
• Load, unload, inspect, and organize products to ensure timely and accurate deliveries.
• Support food preparation, packaging, labeling, and staging activities as production needs require.
• Assist with merchandising, stocking, and product rotation within retail locations.
• Maintain delivery vehicles, equipment, and work areas in a clean and safe condition.
• Communicate effectively with production and store teams to ensure smooth daily operations.
• Follow all food safety, sanitation, and transportation standards.
• Represent New Pioneer with professionalism while interacting with staff, vendors, and community partners.

Skills

Delivery experience

Grocery experience

Food service

Warehouse experience

Logistics

Production environments

Valid Iowa driver's license

Ability to lift 50 pounds

Strong organizational skills

Independent work with teams

Cooperative/community focus

Job description

Description

Starting Hourly Rate: $16.50, based on experience, interview, and skills test

Location: The Hub– North Liberty, IA

Reports to: Unit Team Leadership

Employment Type: Full-Time and Part Time, Non-Exempt

About New Pioneer Food Co-op

New Pioneer Food Co-op is a community owned, value driven local food marketplace rooted in cooperation, sustainability, and shared success. We exist to strengthen the local food system while creating welcoming spaces for staff, members, and partners to thrive. Our production facility serves as the connection point between our kitchens and our stores, ensuring fresh, high quality products reach our shoppers every day.

About the Role

The Utility Driver is responsible for safely transporting prepared foods and bakery products between New Pioneer’s production facility and retail locations while supporting daily production operations. This role combines delivery, operational support, merchandising, and occasional food preparation to help ensure products are delivered safely, presented well, and available when our shoppers need them.

Success in this role requires reliability, organization, flexibility, and a commitment to quality in every part of the workday.

Requirements

What You Will Do

• Transport prepared foods, bakery products, catering orders, and supplies between the production facility and retail locations
• Load, unload, inspect, and organize products to ensure timely and accurate deliveries
• Support food preparation, packaging, labeling, and staging activities as production needs require
• Assist with merchandising, stocking, and product rotation within retail locations
• Maintain delivery vehicles, equipment, and work areas in a clean and safe condition
• Communicate effectively with production and store teams to ensure smooth daily operations
• Follow all food safety, sanitation, and transportation standards
• Represent New Pioneer with professionalism while interacting with staff, vendors, and community partners

What Success Looks Like

• Deliveries are completed safely, accurately, and on time
• Products arrive in excellent condition and are ready for merchandising and sale
• Production teams receive dependable operational support that helps maintain an efficient workflow
• Shoppers consistently experience fresh, high quality products that are available when expected
• Food safety, sanitation, and workplace safety standards are maintained throughout each shift
• Team members across production and retail view this role as a reliable partner who contributes to overall operational success

What You’ll Bring

• Experience in delivery, grocery, food service, warehouse, logistics, or production environments is preferred
• Valid Iowa driver's license with a driving record that meets New Pioneer insurance requirements
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and work in a physically active environment
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with multiple teams
• Commitment to cooperative values and community centered work

Compensation & Benefits

This position offers competitive hourly pay aligned with market benchmarks for similar cooperative retail roles, along with benefits that may include medical, dental, vision, paid time off, staff discounts, and retirement plan options for eligible team members.

Why Join New Pioneer

At New Pioneer, every role contributes to a shared mission of building stronger communities through food, service, and cooperation.