Delivery Driver- 26' Box Truck

The Common Market•Atlanta, GA

21d•Onsite

About The Position

The Common Market Southeast, a mission-driven distributor of local foods, is seeking a Delivery Driver based at its warehouse in East Point. The driver makes local pickups and deliveries throughout Georgia, Alabama, South Carolina, and North Carolina, and is home every night. The position involves operating and maintaining a 26-foot box truck, handling food orders and invoices, protecting food safety and quality, and communicating with the office. The schedule is 35–45 hours per week, and the listed pay is $22 per hour, with the potential to earn an annual safe-driving bonus of $4,000.

Requirements

At least one year of driving experience.
CDL A or B certification preferred; local delivery experience preferred.
Experience driving a 20–24-foot refrigerated box truck.
Excellent driving record and child abuse clearances.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
Ability to lift and pull up to 55 pounds.
Flexibility, a sense of humor, and a strong desire to learn.
Experience using computers or tablets.

Nice To Haves

Wholesale food delivery experience receives first consideration.
CDL A or B certification.
Local delivery experience.

Responsibilities

Provide excellent service while picking up and delivering local farm products.
Handle farmer purchase orders and customer invoices appropriately.
Load and unload the truck manually.
Protect food safety and quality; know food safety rules and check and document safe conditions.
Drive and maintain equipment in excellent condition.
Begin and end each truck run using established procedures.
Operate vehicle equipment to load, unload, disperse, and secure loads for transport.
Communicate pickups, deliveries, and service issues to the Common Market office.
Maintain truck logs.