Are you passionate about growing the local food economy and experienced in box truck deliveries? Come join our team!
Puget Sound Food Hub Cooperative is a dynamic, farmer-owned cooperative, delivering fresh, local food throughout the South Sound and greater Seattle region.
Summary
- Safely and effectively driving a box truck to deliver products to customers throughout the Puget Sound region, while serving as an advocate for our farmers.
- Ensuring timely deliveries, excellent customer service, and careful handling of farmer products.
Responsibilities
- Short-haul driver capable of delivering to 20+ diverse locations per route
- Load and unload products from storage into trucks and out to end customers
- Safely complete all scheduled route responsibilities in a timely manner
- Maintain product quality and prevent damage during transport
- Verify order accuracy and confirm customer satisfaction upon delivery
- Advocate professionally for our farmer-owned cooperative and its producers
- Maintain a clean, safe, and well-functioning vehicle before and after each route
- Complete required daily driving logs and delivery documentation
- Communicate effectively with staff regarding delivery issues or changes
- Repeatedly lift up to 50+ lbs and perform other physical activities required for delivery
- Other responsibilities as assigned
Physical Requirements
- Prolonged periods of driving a box truck
- Frequent loading/unloading of products
- Repeated lifting of 50+ lbs
- Bending, crouching, and standing as necessary for loading and delivery tasks
- Exposure to varying weather conditions during deliveries
Competencies
- Punctuality and reliability
- Strong interpersonal and customer service skills
- Safety-conscious and detail-oriented
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
- Flexibility and adaptability in dynamic delivery environments
Required Qualifications
- Valid driver’s license and clean driving record
- Minimum 2 years of experience driving box trucks or similar vehicles
- Ability to operate route management and GPS navigation apps
- Basic understanding of vehicle safety and maintenance inspections
- Strong communication and documentation skills
Desired Qualifications
- Previous delivery experience within food systems, agriculture, or cooperative models
- Knowledge of safe food handling procedures
- Forklift certification or experience with loading equipment (a plus)
Environmental Factors
- Work is primarily conducted inside a delivery vehicle, at customer locations, and at warehouse/loading docks
- Regular exposure to outdoor weather conditions (rain, snow, heat)
- Moderate to high noise environments at delivery locations and warehouses
Schedule
- Full-time, non-exempt
- 3-4 days per week, Saturday availability required
- 4am start time, 8-10+ hour shifts
- Some flexibility required based on delivery needs
Location
- Mount Vernon, WA
Compensation
- $23-25 per hour
Benefits
- Eligible for health, vision, and dental insurance the first day of the month following 60 days of employment
- 75% of health premiums covered by PSFH
- 100% of vision and dental premiums covered by PSFH
- Eligible for Simple IRA+ with 3% employer match
- Two weeks of PTO annually
- Paid holidays
- Staff discount on our products
Reports to
- Logistics Manager, based in Mount Vernon, WA