Route Driver

Talentify; Maywood (NJ); On-site; USD 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) plan

Employee discounts

Job summary

Aerotek is seeking a Route Driver to safely deliver groceries and food products across NYC/NJ, load/unload items, and provide excellent customer service. The role requires handling routes efficiently, maintaining a clean vehicle, and using GPS and routing apps to adapt to real-time changes.

Comfort with weekend/holiday shifts, a valid NY license (non-CDL is acceptable), and a clean driving record are essential.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of recent commercial driving experience.
• Valid New York State driver's license; non-CDL acceptable.
• Clean driving record with 3 points or fewer.
• Strong customer-service skills and professional communication.
• Ability to lift and handle delivery products repeatedly.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate a commercial vehicle to deliver groceries and food products.
• Load and unload items according to order specifications.
• Provide friendly, professional customer service at each stop.
• Maintain a clean, organized vehicle interior and exterior.
• Use GPS, phones, and routing apps to navigate and adjust routes.
• Complete routes efficiently while following safety guidelines.

Skills

Customer service

English communication

Professional driving

Time management

Tools

GPS devices

Smartphones

Routing apps

Job description

Job Title: Route DriverJob Description

The Route Driver safely delivers groceries and food products to customers across the NYC/NJ area, loads and unloads deliveries, provides excellent customer service, maintains vehicle cleanliness, and completes assigned routes efficiently in all weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate a commercial vehicle to deliver groceries and food products to customers across designated routes in the NYC/NJ area.
• Load and unload delivery products, ensuring items are handled carefully and accurately according to order specifications.
• Provide friendly, professional, and efficient customer service at each delivery stop, including answering basic questions and ensuring customer satisfaction.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and presentable vehicle interior and exterior throughout the workday.
• Use smartphones, GPS devices, and routing applications to navigate routes, follow delivery schedules, and adjust to real-time changes as needed.
• Complete all assigned routes efficiently while adhering to safety guidelines and traffic regulations in various weather conditions.
• Work independently to manage daily delivery schedules, prioritize stops, and resolve minor issues that arise during routes.
• Accurately document deliveries, returns, and any delivery-related issues according to company procedures.
• Lift, carry, and handle delivery products repeatedly throughout the day, following safe lifting practices.
• Collaborate with loaders and unloaders when needed to ensure timely vehicle loading and route readiness.
• Follow company policies related to driving, safety, customer service, and vehicle maintenance.
• Work flexible shifts, including weekends and holidays, and be available for overtime when required.
• At least 2+ years of recent commercial driving experience.
• Valid New York State drivers license; non-CDL license is acceptable.
• Clean driving record with 3 points or fewer and minimal accidents or suspensions.
• Strong customer service skills with the ability to interact professionally with a diverse customer base.
• Comfortable using smartphones, GPS devices, and routing applications to navigate and manage deliveries.
• Reliable and safety-focused approach to driving and handling delivery products.
• Ability to work weekends, holidays, and flexible shifts as required.
• Strong communication skills in English, both spoken and written.
• Ability to lift and handle delivery products repeatedly throughout the day.
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively to complete routes.
• Consistent availability to work up to full-time hours as needed.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience as a loader or unloader in a delivery or warehouse environment is beneficial.
• Demonstrated ability to adapt to fast-paced work settings and changing route demands.
• Comfort working in various weather conditions while maintaining service quality.
• Flexible schedule availability to support peak delivery times and overtime opportunities.
• Strong problem-solving skills to address minor delivery or routing issues on the road.
• Good physical stamina to perform extended driving and frequent loading/unloading activities.

Why Work Here?

Employees benefit from a supportive environment that offers competitive compensation, regular overtime opportunities, and meaningful perks such as employee discounts on groceries. Team members enjoy access to free shuttle transportation and an on-site cafeteria, making daily logistics easier and more comfortable. The organization encourages professional growth, providing clear career development opportunities within a dynamic and growing delivery operation.

The role operates in a fast-paced delivery environment covering the NYC/NJ area, with a focus on independent work and significant face-to-face customer interaction. Route Drivers spend much of the day driving and delivering in various weather conditions and must be comfortable working up to 10-hour shifts and 40 or more hours per week. The setting involves frequent loading and unloading of products, use of smartphones, GPS, and routing apps, and adherence to safety procedures while navigating busy urban streets.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Maywood, NJ.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $23.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 9, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Maywood,NJ.

About Aerotek

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.