Delivery Driver - Chicago - Part-time - (SUN, WED 5pm to 10p & MON, THU 6am to 11am)

About the role

Thistle Delivery Drivers are responsible for delivering plant-forward meals, snacks, desserts, and organic cold-pressed juices to customers. They ensure the quality, reliability, and care of Thistle’s products by representing the company at the door.

Responsibilities

• Arrive at the assigned Thistle location at your scheduled shift start with a fully charged smartphone and sufficient fuel.
• Verify that all items are accounted for before leaving for deliveries.
• Use our delivery app to complete assigned stops and follow customer instructions.
• Collect return bags and ice packs and return them to your pickup location at the beginning of your next shift.
• Communicate clearly and consistently with our dispatch team to keep routes moving.

Requirements

• Valid driver’s license and good driving record.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Experience with delivery services preferred but not required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Strong communication skills.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Skills

• Customer service skills.
• Time management and organization skills.
• Computer literacy, especially with mobile apps.

Pay

Earnings at a Glance:

• Base pay: $20.00 per hour to start.
• Base wage escalator: Up to $2.00 more per hour based on delivery volume and hours worked.
• Tips: Typically $1.00 to $3.00 per hour.
• Cell phone reimbursement: $0.25 per hour.
• Mileage reimbursement: $0.725 per mile.

Typical pace and distance: About 4.5 deliveries per hour at 4.0 miles per delivery on average. Fully baked equivalent per hour using these averages:

• Start rate before tips: $33.03 per hour.
• Start rate with typical tips: $34.03 to $36.03 per hour.
• With max escalator: $35.03 per hour before tips, $36.03 to $38.03 with typical tip.

Schedule

• Evenings, weekends, and holidays.