Seasonal South Driver - Shelton, CT

About the role

Walden is New England and New York's leading brand of sustainable, raised meat. Being a Certified B Corp on a mission to change the meat industry by displacing industrial, factory-farmed meat and seafood with sustainable and ethical alternatives, raised (and caught) locally and humanely by small, independent farmers and fishers. We connect families with farmers by distributing our delicious products directly to thousands of member households, through wholesale channels, and in select local retail locations. Our mission is to support healthier animals, people, and communities. Our team believes in simplicity, doing the right thing for our members, and that the little things matter.

When you join Walden, you'll be making local work – contributing to a mission‑driven startup committed to reinvigorating local agricultural economies, in support of healthier communities, animals and soil. Walden is New England and New York's leading brand of sustainable, pastured, raised meat, connecting families with farmers by distributing directly to thousands of households across the Northeast. We believe in simplicity, doing ridiculous things for our members, and that the little things matter. We're building a diverse team that shares these passions.

Schedule

Monday‑Friday, 5:30 am departure time. Full‑time, seasonal through December 23, 2026. Hours: 30‑45 hours per week (starting around 30 and increasing to 40‑45 as seasonal deliveries increase around Thanksgiving/Christmas).

Pay

$23.00 per hour.

Benefits

• Paid sick days
• Up to 5 lbs of free meat weekly
• 25 % off up to 2 Walden monthly meat subscription memberships
• 25 % discount at the Boston butcher shop

Responsibilities

• Safely drive a 14‑foot delivery van in urban, suburban and rural areas in all weather across Connecticut, New Jersey, and New York including Manhattan
• Assist with loading and unloading your delivery van
• Respectfully deliver monthly meat subscription shares to members' homes, paying close attention to delivery instructions
• Collect prior month's delivery bags, re‑fold and return them to the warehouse for re‑use
• Answer basic customer service inquiries from Walden Local members during home delivery
• Complete pre‑departure and end‑of‑route paperwork regarding your route and the condition of your delivery vehicle to ensure any maintenance needs are documented for the Maintenance team
• Maintain the overall cleanliness of your delivery van by removing personal items, cleaning out any trash and promptly cleaning up any food or beverage spills each day
• Coordinate on‑the‑fly delivery