Overnight Route Delivery Drivers $22.75hr

ROUTE DRIVER$22.75/HR jobs-near-me.org OVERNIGHT HOURS jobs-near-me.org WEEKENDS & HOLIDAYS REQUIRED

WHY THIS ROLE

• Deliver fresh food products to convenience stores safely and on time.

• $22.75/hour, consistent with our internal compensation framework.

• Hands-on, active role beyond just driving.

• Join a family-owned, people-first company with a welcoming culture.

WHO WE ARE
Since 1955, we have been on a mission To Passionately Feed Millions Daily with High Quality Food People Enjoy! We are a third-generation family-owned and professionally managed organization with a commitment to strategic growth. We continue to be successful because of talented people, just like you, who choose to join our family and call E.A. Sween home. We pride ourselves on fostering a welcoming, respectful, and rewarding culture where employees are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work every day. At E.A. Sween, our team members are seen, heard, and appreciated-not just for what they do, but for who they are. We hope you’ll join us!

position OVERVIEW
We are seeking a reliable and efficient Delivery Driver to safely verify, load (if needed), and deliver a variety of fresh food products-including sandwiches, milk, bread, and bakery items-to convenience stores along an assigned route. This position involves flexible hours, including weekends and holidays. If you are committed to providing exceptional service and thrive in a dynamic environment, we want to hear from you.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Timely Deliveries: Ensure fresh food products are delivered accurately and on schedule to convenience stores along your designated route.

• Navigation Skills: Utilize written and GPS directions to efficiently locate stores and navigate your route.

• Technology Use: Operate an electronic tablet to accurately record delivered product quantities and complete daily check-ins with each store.

• Tray Management: Collect all empty trays from stores during each delivery to maintain efficiency and cleanliness.

• Training & Safety: Participate in required training sessions, safety courses, and informational meetings to stay current with best practices and company standards.

• Safe Delivery Practices: Apply proper set points on trucks to ensure safe transport and perform daily pre-trip and post-trip inspections, documenting any issues.

• Truck Maintenance: Maintain truck cleanliness and promptly report any major issues to supervisors to ensure optimal vehicle performance.

• Warehouse Operations: Work in warehouse temperatures of 38-70F to load and unload the truck, verify order counts, and complete necessary paperwork.

• Customer Service Excellence: Provide professional and courteous service, ensuring accurate and timely deliveries to all stores.

• Vehicle Management: Safely operate, maintain, and clean a 24-28-foot straight box truck.

• Documentation: Complete and submit DOT logs and any other required paperwork accurately and on time.

• Miscellaneous: Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor to support team objectives and organizational goals.

SCHEDULE

• Flexible hours

• Weekends and holidays required

PAY TRANSPARENCY

• Hourly Pay: $22.75, consistent with our internal compensation framework.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Age & Licensing: At least 21 years old with a valid driver’s license in your state of residence.

• experience: 3+ years in route delivery driving and backing with a box truck; this role is hands-on and physically active beyond driving.

• Physical Ability: Load the truck; lift up to 75 lbs repeatedly; push/pull up to 300 lbs with a four-wheel dolly.

• Communication Skills: Proficient in English (spoken and written).

• Adaptability: Comfortable working in 38-70F warehouse temps and all outdoor weather.

• Physical Endurance: Frequent bending, kneeling, squatting, pushing, pulling, twisting, and reaching (over shoulder height, at waist level, and from the floor).

• Fast-Paced Environment: Thrives in a dynamic, nighttime setting.

• Clear Record: Must pass DOT physical, drug screen, physical/lifting assessment, criminal background check, and MVR with a clean driving record (minimal accidents or tickets in the past 3 years; no DUIs in the past 5 years).

WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE AT EAS

• Value People Most of All: Show respect & care, embrace diversity, and empower others.

• Commit to Safety Everyday: See something, say something, do something; practice safe behavior and celebrate safety success.

• Invest in Our Company to Thrive: Share ideas to improve, learn & grow, and embrace change.

• Think Before Doing and Act Decisively: Make thoughtful decisions, work together to find solutions, and do what’s right.

• Welcome Constructive Straight Talk: Be honest and respectful even when difficult; be open to ideas and feedback; ask questions to understand.

• Serve Up Exceptional Experiences: Provide value to customers, take pride in your work, and help others be successful.

• Enjoy What You Do!: Have a positive attitude, live the Spirit of E.A. Sween, and celebrate success.

BENEFITS

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

• Paid Time Off (PTO)

• 8 Paid Holidays

• Company-Paid Life Insurance

• 401(k) with Company Match – fully vested after 2 years

• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Plans

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Employee Recognition Program (Boss Bucks)

E.A. Sween is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Minority/Female/Veteran/Disability.

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