About us
Kitchen Garden Farm is a 65 acre organic vegetable farm in Sunderland, MA. We sell fresh produce and shelf stable items like hot sauce throughout New England. Find out more here: https://kitchengardenfarm.com/
Job Summary:
We are seeking a reliable and experienced Delivery Driver to join our team. As a Delivery Driver, you will be responsible for safely transporting our fresh produce and shelf stable items in a refrigerated van and/or box truck to various locations in the Pioneer Valley, Eastern MA and Rhode Island. This is a vital role in our company, as you will be the face of our organization to our customers.
Our delivery schedule is:
Mondays- Eastern MA and Rhode Island: 7am-3-6pm (depending number of deliveries)
Tuesdays - Pioneer Valley: 7am-1-3pm (depending number of deliveries)
Wednesdays- Eastern MA and Rhode Island: 7am-3-6pm (depending number of deliveries)
Saturdays- Pioneer Valley: 7am-1-3pm (depending number of deliveries)
Length of delivery routes shifts seasonally. There is significatly more work May-December than Jan-April. If the candidate is interested we may be able to offer an additonal day per week of other tasks on the farm or in our commercial kitchen.
Responsibilities:
- Safely and efficiently operate refrigerated vans and box trucks
- Load and unload goods from the vehicle paying attention to which items are for each customer
- Follow provided delivery schedules and routes
- Ensure all deliveries are made on time and in accordance with customer requirements
- Inspect vehicles before and after each trip to ensure they are in good working condition
- Adhere to all traffic laws and regulations during deliveries
- Provide exceptional customer service during deliveries, including handling customer inquiries or concerns
Qualifications:
- Valid driver's license with a clean driving record
- Experience as a Delivery Driver or in a similar role
- Ability to drive large vehicles (no CDL required)
- Excellent time management skills to meet delivery deadlines
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy in recording delivery information
- Ability to lift heavy packages
Benefits:
-$20/hour plus time and a half for any hours over 40 worked in a week
-Access to unlimited free vegetables
-Free farm-cooked meal when you return from delivery shift.
If you meet the qualifications outlined above and are looking for an exciting opportunity as a Delivery Driver, we encourage you to apply. We look forward to reviewing your application!
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
Shift:
Application Question(s):
- Why are you interested in this position?
- Do you have a clean driving record?
Experience:
- Delivery driver: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Sunderland, MA (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Sunderland, MA: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
