The Common Market

Delivery Driver- 26' Box Truck

The Common Market  •  $21/hr  •  Houston, TX (Onsite)  •  2 months ago
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Job Description

Join our team as a Delivery Driver at The Common Market, a mission-driven distributor of local foods. This full-time position involves operating a 26' box truck to deliver local farm products throughout the Texas region- from our Houston warehouse to Houston, Austin, and San Antonio.

The ideal candidate will enjoy being active, working independently, and being home every night. You will play a crucial role in supporting local farmers and bringing fresh food to communities.

$21.00/hour PLUS $4,000 Annual Safe Driving Bonus

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
- Drive a 26' box truck to deliver products to designated locations.
- Load and unload products manually as needed.
- Provide excellent customer service during deliveries.
- Maintain accurate delivery logs and ensure compliance with food safety standards.
- Communicate effectively with the office regarding pick-ups, deliveries, and service issues.
- Perform vehicle inspections and ensure the truck is kept in good working condition.

Requirements

  • At least 1 year experience driving a 20' box truck or larger
  • Excellent driving record with a commitment to safety
  • Experience loading and onloading using lift gate, pallet jack and hand truck
  • Ability to lift up to 55 pounds and be on your feet for long periods
  • Flexibility to handle a variety of tasks and situations as they arise

Benefits

  • $21.00/hour, 35-45 hours per week
  • Opportunity for $4,000 Annual Safe Driving Bonus
  • Group Medical, Dental, Vision Benefits
  • Retirement plan with 100% match up to 3% of total annual pay
  • 6 Sick Days, 5 Paid Holidays and 1 Week PTO Vacation
  • $100 annual Boot Allowance to buy work boots

No phone calls please

The Common Market

About The Common Market

The Common Market is a nonprofit wholesale food distributor that is successfully building sustainable regional food systems that strengthen the health and wealth of all people.

By building relationships between sustainable family farms and markets in their region, we are strengthening our communities’ health, environment, and local economies. We build the supply chain and we partner with both farmers and customers from procurement through delivery, so that schools, hospitals, cities, and businesses can realize the full value of a healthy food system. We’ve helped more than 300 sustainable family farms deliver over 58 million meals worth of food to community institutions.

Locations:

The Common Market Southeast — Atlanta, GA

The Common Market Mid-Atlantic — Philadelphia, PA

The Common Market Texas — Houston, TX

The Common Market Great Lakes — Chicago, IL...coming soon!

Industry
Food & Beverage
Company Size
51-200 employees
Headquarters
Philadelphia, PA
Year Founded
2008
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