Best suited to experienced commercial drivers working in the grocery delivery domain, with a focus on sustainable logistics and a preference for early morning shifts in New Jersey.
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Original posting from Misfits Market via Greenhouse
Misfits Market is a mission-driven, high-growth startup dedicated to reducing food waste and making shopping for sustainable, high-quality groceries easier and more affordable. We deliver organic produce, high-quality meats and seafood, plant-based proteins, dairy, bakery, wine, and other grocery items to nearly every zip code in 48 states at up to 30 percent off traditional grocery store prices. In 2023, Misfits Market acquired sustainable e-grocer Imperfect Foods and now leverages its in-house transportation network to deliver directly to consumers with one of the most carbon-efficient grocery delivery models on the market. By tackling inefficiencies in the food system, our passionate and motivated team of problem solvers helps save an average of 500,000 pounds of food per week from waste or lesser outcomes, with an all-time savings of 190+ million pounds of food.
As Misfits we support our customers and mission by embracing our core values of:
Prioritizing our Customers
Doing more with less
Thinking Differently
Respecting one another
Moving deliberately and quickly
Taking initiative and delivering
What we will do for you:
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k)
Annual Misfits grocery box credit of $1200 paid in weekly installments
Life insurance
Paid vacation time
Paid holidays
Paid sick days
Commuter benefits
Competitive Hourly Rate - $26/hr
Schedule Monday-Friday 5:00 am Start
What you will be doing:
Operate vehicle safely within DOT regulations that govern safe driving, hours of service, inspection, maintenance, and transportation of materials
Courteously drive a company-provided tractor-trailer to the required destinations
Operation of computer/ internal freight monitoring systems required
Sorting, handling, loading/unloading freight at the destination
Available for around the clock shifts to accommodate freight movements
Skills and Qualifications:
Must possess a valid commercial driver's license for at least 2 years
2 years of previous tractor-trailer driving experience and/or be a graduate of a State Certified and Licensed truck driving school
Must have the ability to read, write and understand English, and perform simple mathematical calculations with mental ability to handle receipts, read maps, road signs, maintain logs, etc
Must have a working knowledge of vehicle safety and control systems
Meet or exceed the medical standards of the U.S. Dept. of Transportation and satisfactorily pass a drug test
Comfortable driving a full shift, working in all types of weather conditions until the job is done
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