Distribution Driver

Distribution Driver - 25 to 37.5 hours per week Growing Places, www.growingplaces.org, a nonprofit healthy food access organization serving North Central Massachusetts, is seeking a Distribution Driver to support our year-round home delivery and wholesale distribution programs. The Distribution Driver will operate a large refrigerated van or refrigerated box truck to deliver fresh, local food to households across 20+ North Central Massachusetts communities according to established delivery routes. The driver will also make deliveries to wholesale customers, including food access organizations, businesses, institutions, and community partners, and may pick up local food from farms and other suppliers. The driver is responsible for safely operating the vehicle, loading and unloading food, maintaining product temperature and food safety standards, completing delivery documentation, and providing professional and friendly customer service. Routes will be pre-planned, but the driver must be comfortable navigating multiple communities, managing delivery schedules, and working independently. This is a year-round, part-time position averaging 25 to 30 hours per week. We are willing to be flexible when establishing the initial schedule with the successful candidate. Responsibilities Drive a large refrigerated van or refrigerated box truck safely and professionally on local delivery routesComplete scheduled home deliveries to households throughout North Central MassachusettsDeliver wholesale orders to food pantries, community organizations, businesses, institutions, and other customersPick up and transport local food from participating farms and suppliersRepeatedly load, unload, lift, carry, and move cases, boxes, bags, and other food products throughout the workdaySafely lift and carry 50 pounds or more repeatedly, including loading and unloading the delivery vehicleOperate a pallet jack and safely move loaded carts, pallets, and cases of foodMaintain appropriate food temperatures and follow Growing Places' food safety and handling proceduresComplete delivery logs, temperature records, and other required documentationCommunicate professionally with households, wholesale customers, farmers, and community partnersMaintain the cleanliness, organization, and basic operational condition of the delivery vehicleReport vehicle, equipment, product, or delivery issues promptly to the Logistics ManagerRepresent Growing Places professionally and contribute to a positive customer experience Requirements Qualifications Valid Massachusetts Driver's License requiredAbility to pass a U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) medical examination requiredExperience driving large vehicles such as box trucks, refrigerated trucks, delivery trucks, or similar vehicles requiredClass B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) preferredProfessional commercial or delivery driving experience strongly preferredExperience with refrigerated food delivery, food distribution, logistics, or local food systems is a plusAbility to repeatedly lift and carry 50 pounds or more throughout the workday and perform the physical activities required for loading and unloading foodAbility to stand, walk, bend, reach, push, pull, and maneuver food products and equipment repeatedly during delivery routesAbility to operate a pallet jack and safely move loaded carts, pallets, and cases of foodStrong navigation, organization, and time-management skillsAbility to work independently and follow established delivery routes and proceduresReliable, punctual, and comfortable interacting with a diverse range of customers and community partnersCustomer service experience preferredMission-driven individual interested in supporting healthy food access and the local food system Reporting & Supervision This position reports to the Logistics Manager and works closely with Growing Places' logistics, food access, and distribution teams. Growing Places is an equal opportunity employer. Benefits Compensation & Benefits $25 - $28 per hour, plus pro-rated holiday pay.