Company description

Myers Produce is a woman-owned regional distributor and trucking company operating out of hubs in Western Massachusetts and Northern Vermont. We offer distribution, freight, and warehousing services to farmers and producers throughout our region. We source from within the Northeast as a rule, and the majority of our sources are certified organic. We carry fresh produce, fresh fruit, eggs, meat, cheese, grains, flowers, and grocery products. Our customers are predominantly independent retail stores and restaurants in New York City, the Greater Boston Area, the Cape, and the Hudson Valley.

Job description

Myers Produce is a regional distributor, transporting fresh fruits, vegetables, eggs, meat, cheese, and grains from farms in the Northeast to wholesale customers in NYC, Boston, and throughout Massachusetts, Connecticut, RI, and Vermont. We are a small and dedicated team that values the opportunity to support local and regional small farms and businesses. We are committed to the shared work of dismantling systemic racism and inequality within our food system. And we are committed to increasing the racial and economic diversity of the communities involved in the work that we do.

We are currently hiring for a position as a Delivery Driver for our Western MA team.

Our delivery routes involve driving a 26-ft box truck, 18-ft box truck, or transit van from our warehouse in Hatfield to destinations in NYC, CT, RI, Boston, and Vermont.

Our warehouse shifts include working with a crew of 3-4 people to label and palletize boxes for trucks headed out on delivery that same day and the following day.

We strive to be productive and to enjoy the work that we do together. Our culture is rooted in positive feedback and we encourage all of our team members to offer their ideas on how to make things work better for the company, the employees, and our customers.

This position would generally include a total of approximately 35-40 hours per week with the opportunity to pick up more shifts as needed.

Schedule will include 3x driving shifts and 1x warehouse shift.

Benefits include:
- Commuter Benefits
- Dependent Care FSA
- Medical Card Reimbursement
- Earned Sick Time
- Guaranteed Annual Raise
- Safe Driving & Medical Card Compliance Rewards Program

The ideal candidate for this position:

- Has experience driving up to 26-ft box truck in urban areas (or has some experience driving smaller trucks and is willing to be trained!)
- Is observant, has excellent attention to detail, and is a safe driver
- Adapts well to the changes and surprises that are inevitable in our line of work
- Enjoys problem-solving
- Proficient communicator
- Understands how critical their role is to Myers Produce
- Likes physical work, is able to lift up to 50lbs
- Experience using delivery equipment (hand trucks, pallet jacks, etc.).
- Has a smartphone

Requirements:
A clean driving record required to fulfill job duties

Driver's license required to fulfill job duties.
CDL is welcome but not required.

To apply for this position, please email an up-to-date resume, a brief letter expressing your interest and availability, and the name and contact information for at least one reference from your current or recent employment. Thank you!

Pay: $20.00 - $22.00 per hour

Benefits:

Paid sick time
Paid training
Work Location: In person

Compensation

this position is: hourly, $20/hr +

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Deadline

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