Home Delivery Driver

Mom's Meals
Tacoma, WA
On-siteCareer-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

Individuals with prior delivery experience and comfort in customer-facing roles will find this home delivery role in Tacoma, WA, suitable for a full-time position requiring adherence to protocols and strong communication.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with prior delivery driving experience in residential areas and a track record of customer service will align well with this role.
    — “Previous delivery driving experience in a customer-facing environment”
  • Those with a strong ability to manage time and perform independently will thrive in this structured but autonomous delivery position.
    — “Experience working independently while meeting productivity and on-time delivery expectations”
  • Individuals with a valid driver’s license and a clean driving record are ideal for this role’s emphasis on safe and compliant driving.
    — “Must have a valid driver’s license, Have an excellent driving (DMV) record”

Things to consider

  • The role requires physical stamina and the ability to lift up to 40 lbs, which may not suit individuals with limited mobility.
    — “Able to push, pull, and lift up to 40 lbs”
  • Candidates must be available for a 4-day work week starting at 6:30am, which may not align with those preferring flexible hours.
    — “4 day work week, Tuesday-Friday, 6:30am start time”
  • The position mandates passing a drug screen and background check, which could be a barrier for some applicants.
    — “contingent upon successfully passing a pre-employment drug screen and background check”

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience with GPS navigation and smartphone use on your resume to align with the job’s tech requirements.
    — “Must be familiar with and comfortable using and following GPS routing”
  • Emphasize your ability to provide excellent customer service and handle client interactions professionally.
    — “Strong customer service experience with the ability to communicate professionally and courteously with customers in their homes”
  • Showcase any experience with food safety protocols or sanitation procedures to align with the role’s critical requirements.
    — “Consistently follows all food related sanitation/food safety procedures”
  • Demonstrate your ability to work in variable weather conditions and maintain a consistent schedule.
    — “Must be able to drive in various types of weather and traffic conditions”
Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · LowAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Individual

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What success looks like

  • deliver meals to clients
  • accurately record deliveries
  • follow food safety procedures
Typical background
high school diploma or GEDvalid driver’s licenseexcellent driving record

Skills & requirements

Required

Safe Operation Of Company VehicleLoading And Unloading Prepacked BoxesCustomer ServiceGPS RoutingBasic Math Skills

Preferred

Previous Delivery Driving ExperienceStrong Customer Service ExperienceExperience Working Independently

Stack & domain

DrivingCustomer ServiceGPS RoutingBasic MathFood Safety ProceduresCommunicationDeliveryCold StorageLogistics

About the role

Original posting from Mom's Meals via Lever

As a Home Delivery Driver for Mom’s Meals, you will be an integral part of ensuring our customers have their meals for the upcoming week. You will load and unload prepacked boxes of meals from designated cold storage to our customer’s homes. Providing prompt delivery, with excellent customer service reflects our Core Values at Mom’s Meals.

Schedule: 4 day work week, Tuesday-Friday, 6:30am start time

Pay: $22.50 per hour

Monthly Bonus Opportunity!

Company Truck Provided

Address: 1301 26th Ave E. Tacoma, WA 98424

Offer of employment is contingent upon successfully passing a pre-employment drug screen and background check, where permitted by law. 

#MomsMeals

Position responsibilities may include, but not limited to:

  • Safely operate company vehicle and obey traffic laws at all times
  • Load meals into company vehicle at designated cold storage facility
  • Deliver meals to our clients, often taking meals into clients’ homes
  • Make phone calls to clients when delivery issues arise or if necessary for your region
  • Accurately and consistently record deliveries on MMHD delivery application
  • Consistently follows all food related sanitation/food safety procedures
  • Provide excellent customer service to clients at all times
  • Inspect, clean, and maintain equipment in a safe operating manner
  • Report any equipment failures and vehicle damage immediately to supervisor so proper repairs can be scheduled in a timely manner
  • Assist with vehicle and driver audits
  • Ensure deliveries occur in compliance with established protocols

Required skills and experience:

  • Must be at least 18 years of age
  • High School Diploma or GED
  • Must have a valid driver’s license
  • Have an excellent driving (DMV) record
  • Good communication skills; must be able to speak/read/write English
  • Must be able to sufficiently operate a smart phone
  • Must be familiar with and comfortable using and following GPS routing
  • Basic math skills
  • Must be able to drive in various types of weather and traffic conditions
  • Able to work in variable weather conditions
  • Prior experience adhering to company policies and showing core values
  • Pass a post offer drug screen and background check
  • Pass a post offer MVR Lookup

Preferred skills and experience:

  • Previous delivery driving experience in a customer-facing environment
  • Experience completing high-volume delivery routes in residential areas
  • Strong customer service experience with the ability to communicate professionally and courteously with customers in their homes
  • Experience working independently while meeting productivity and on-time delivery expectations
  • Experience in roles requiring frequent driving, time management, and direct customer interaction

Physical requirements:

  • Physical stamina to stand and walk for long periods
  • Able to push, pull, and lift up to 40 lbs
  • Visual perception to perform job including peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus
  • Able to perform repetitive movements
  • Able to work in variable temperatures (cold/hot)

Source: Mom's Meals careers (Lever)

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