Overnight Route Delivery Drivers $23.50 per hour

ROUTE DRIVER$23.50/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.

• $23.50/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/Route Driver to safely verify, load (if needed), and deliver 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’re committed to exceptional service and thrive in a dynamic environment, we want to hear from you.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Timely Deliveries: Ensure products are delivered accurately and on schedule to assigned stores.

• Navigation Skills: Use written directions and GPS to efficiently navigate your route.

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

• Tray Management: Collect empty trays from stores at each delivery.

• Training & Safety: Participate in required training, safety courses, and information meetings.

• Safe Delivery Practices: Apply proper set points for transport; perform daily pre-trip and post-trip inspections and document issues.

• Truck Maintenance: Maintain truck cleanliness; promptly report major issues to supervisors.

• Warehouse Operations: Work in 38-70F to load/unload, verify order counts, and complete paperwork.

• Customer Service Excellence: Provide professional, courteous service with every delivery.

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

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

• Miscellaneous: Perform other duties as assigned to support team objectives and goals.

SCHEDULE

• Flexible hours

• Weekends and holidays required

PAY TRANSPARENCY

• Hourly Pay: $23.50, consistent with our internal compensation framework.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 21 years of age or older with a valid driver’s license in your state of residence.

• 3+ years of route delivery driving and backing with a box truck (hands-on, physically active role).

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

• English proficiency (spoken and written).

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

• Able to perform frequent bending, kneeling, squatting, pushing, pulling, twisting, and reaching (shoulder height, waist level, and from the floor).

• Thrives in a fast-paced nighttime environment.

• Must pass DOT physical, drug screen, lifting assessment, background check, and MVR (clean record: minimal accidents/tickets in past 3 years; no DUIs in 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.

Detail Oriented – Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

1 years: delivery experience in retail setting (required)
1 years: Box Truck driving (required)