Delivery Driver

Company: FoodMaven Corporation
Location: Arlington
Posted on: October 18, 2020

Job Description:

About FoodMaven

We're changing the way people think about food. At FoodMaven, our vision is to see all food used with good purpose. Our mission is to capture and create a market for food otherwise lost in the food system with positive impacts for profits, people, and the planet. FoodMaven sells high-quality local, oversupplied and out of spec food from distributors, manufacturers and producers to restaurants and institutional kitchens at a significant discount.

FoodMaven is committed to our mission and vision, working to create a better food system and fostering a fun and passionate work culture. We work hard, and have a great time doing it!

The Role

FoodMaven is seeking to hire a people-oriented, physically-fit, detail-oriented and entrepreneurially-spirited full-time Delivery Driver who is interested in getting in on the ground level of a hot startup with a big mission. The Delivery Driver will work as part of the Operations Team to drive temperature-controlled vans to deliver food in the Dallas - Fort Worth metro area, document key learnings, and to be a part of the development of an efficient and effective operations flow for FoodMaven. The Delivery Driver will be a face of FoodMaven: respectful to coworkers and customers, focused, organized, driven, physically able to move large loads, able to follow direction, detail-oriented, and adaptable. S/he will be highly skilled at inventory documentation, team communication, and customer relations. Above all, the Delivery Driver will be expected to jump in and help where and when required, be passionate about learning, and steward the success of the organization.

Key Responsibilities

Partner/Customer Relations:

Develop positive rapport with all partner/customer employees, in particular the main point of contact at a pickup site. This includes demonstrating punctuality, sound communication, professional dress, and friendly behavior. Be a decent human!

Address any concerns from partner/customer employees, document those concerns, and communicate unaddressed concerns with FoodMaven General Manager.

Product Assessment, Sorting & Inventory:

Accurately identify food types, characteristics, and food identity numbers (SKUs, PLUs, etc.) when assessing and sorting product.

Assess product quality based on FoodMaven quality rating systems to accurately and consistently rate all handled food product.

Sort product into distinct product groups based on assessment measures using government-approved food-handling protocols.

Document inventory correctly and thoroughly into designated data-collecting systems. Effectively communicate about inventory issues, questions, and concerns.

Documentation and Equipment Maintenance:

Collect appropriate data for all merchandise and procedural steps outlined in work manuals and food-handling protocols. Integrate documentation into manuals on a regular basis.

Maintain and care for FoodMaven equipment, ensuring that all equipment is calibrated, clean, and otherwise operational daily.

Training:

Train incoming employees on documented procedures.

Team Communication & Meetings:

Develop thorough, regular, and effective communication habits with all teammates.

Be punctual and attend all required team meetings. Share and listen to findings on the job to improve operations, support teammates, and build community.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Experienced delivery driver

General vehicle maintenance, such as maintaining tire pressure, checking oil level, etc.

Experience using pallet lifts and jacks

Ability to lift 60 pounds frequently and up to 90 pounds on occasion

Experience with inventory management, product packaging, and logistics

People person, skilled communicator, able to stand for long periods of time

Passion for food, community, entrepreneurship, startups

Required Qualifications

Must possess a valid driver’s license and pass a Department of Motor Vehicles background check

Must pass a general background check

Desired Qualifications

Food handler’s certificate

Previous experience delivering pallets

FoodMaven provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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