Independent Operator _ Owner Operator

Ole Mexican Foods Inc • Grand Rapids, MI

6h • Onsite

About The Position

At Ole, our mission is to produce the finest Authentic Mexican inspired products with an unwavering commitment to quality and freshness. We believe that holding a seat at your dinner table is the ultimate compliment, and we strive to help families create wholesome, fun, and authentic eating experiences. We are looking for reliable, self-directed Owner Operators to own routes end-to-end — deliveries, in-store merchandising, warehouse operations, and inventory management. This role operates independently. After an initial ramp-up period, you will run the route without day-to-day oversight. The right candidate takes pride in doing things right and doesn't need to be managed to do so.

Requirements

• Self-directed and dependable — capable of owning a route without daily direction
• Detail-oriented, with strong follow-through on inventory, merchandising standards, and data entry
• Physically capable of lifting up to 75 lbs. and comfortable with early morning start times
• Valid driver's license with a clean record; comfortable operating a box truck

Nice To Haves

• Prior DSD, grocery, or food route experience is a plus, but not required

Responsibilities

• Delivery days begin between 4:30–5:00 AM; most days wrap by early afternoon
• Roughly 33–35 hours per week across approximately 3.5 days
• Twice-weekly deliveries to 6 retail stores using our 18' box truck (truck provided; fuel is contractor's responsibility)
• In-store merchandising to ensure shelves are stocked, rotated, and properly presented
• Warehouse duties including loading, unloading, and inventory organization
• Order entry, sales recording, and credit writing using a Zebra handheld device
• Ongoing monitoring of prior sales data and upcoming promotions to optimize store-level inventory

Benefits

• Full autonomy after ramp-up
• An established customer base with no cold selling
• Early morning schedule with early afternoon finish times
• For the right candidate, future opportunity to invest in or take on additional routes
• Local deliveries!
• Flexibility of schedule

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees