Company description

Since 2002, Boston Organics has been delivering fresh organic produce and groceries to households and office break rooms throughout the greater Boston area.

We've been a Certified B Corporation since 2013 and are committed to using business to help build a healthy food system.

At Boston Organics, we value a positive attitude and teamwork; treating customers, colleagues and vendors with respect, providing excellent service; and delivering fresh produce of the highest quality.

Job description

Do you have a clean driving record and enjoy navigating the streets of Boston? Do you love organic fruit and vegetables? Do you want to help build a healthy food system? If you answered yes to these questions, we have just the job for you!

This is a real, full-time job at a real company. You will drive our vehicles that are fully insured. You will receive benefits including paid time off.

We are seeking a positive, energetic, team player. The individual will be hired as a delivery driver with some warehouse responsibilities. Benefits included (health/dental, paid time off, and more).

Must have a clean driving record with no incidents for the past 3 years

GENERAL DRIVING RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Load vans and deliver orders to appropriate destination in a timely manner.

2. Transport deliveries according to manifest safely and responsibly.

3. Read route sheet and update information to maintain accuracy.

4. Add perishables to orders throughout the day according to manifest.

5. Exercise good judgment and attention to detail when delivery problems arise. Contact office for additional assistance, if needed.

6. Update daily route statistics including start and end times, mileage and return of plastic boxes.

7. Report vehicle maintenance issues.

8. Greet customers, building staff and general public in a professional and courteous manner. Answer basic customer service inquiries.

9. Maintain a professional manner and appearance.

GENERAL WAREHOUSE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Daily housekeeping duties; maintain a neat and orderly workplace at all times; pick and pack orders; move pallets; other duties as assigned.

SKILLS/QUALITIES

• Punctuality.
• Sense of urgency.
• Verbal communication skills. Must be comfortable interacting with co-workers and customers.
• Written communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks.
• Self-motivated.
• Able to lift and move 50+ lb boxes.
• Pallet jack operation.
• Repetitive lifting.
• Attention to detail (ability to spot blemished items).
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment.
• Math Aptitude.
• Reading Skills.

EXPERIENCE / TRAINING

• Driving knowledge of Metro Boston streets preferred. Prior city delivery driving experience highly desirable. No CDL required.
• Only applicants with clean driving records will be considered!
• Food industry experience, knowledge of produce and interest in organics desirable but not mandatory.
• Basic computer.

EDUCATION

• High School Diploma or GED.

CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES

• Valid/Clean MA driver's license.

Compensation

this position is: hourly, $15/hr +

Application instructions

Deadline

no deadline