Box Truck Delivery Driver - Puget Sound Food Hub Cooperative (Mount Vernon)

Are you passionate about growing the local food economy and experienced in box truck deliveries? Come join our team! Puget Sound Food Hub Cooperative is a dynamic, farmer-owned cooperative, delivering fresh, local food throughout the South Sound and greater Seattle region. Summary - Safely and effectively driving a box truck to deliver products to customers throughout the Puget Sound region, while serving as an advocate for our farmers. - Ensuring timely deliveries, excellent customer service, and careful handling of farmer products. Responsibilities - Short-haul driver capable of delivering to 20+ diverse locations per route - Load and unload products from storage into trucks and out to end customers - Safely complete all scheduled route responsibilities in a timely manner - Maintain product quality and prevent damage during transport - Verify order accuracy and confirm customer satisfaction upon delivery - Advocate professionally for our farmer-owned cooperative and its producers - Maintain a clean, safe, and well-functioning vehicle before and after each route - Complete required daily driving logs and delivery documentation - Communicate effectively with staff regarding delivery issues or changes - Repeatedly lift up to 50+ lbs and perform other physical activities required for delivery - Other responsibilities as assigned Physical Requirements - Prolonged periods of driving a box truck - Frequent loading/unloading of products - Repeated lifting of 50+ lbs - Bending, crouching, and standing as necessary for loading and delivery tasks - Exposure to varying weather conditions during deliveries Competencies - Punctuality and reliability - Strong interpersonal and customer service skills - Safety-conscious and detail-oriented - Ability to work independently with minimal supervision - Flexibility and adaptability in dynamic delivery environments Required Qualifications - Valid driver’s license and clean driving record - Minimum 2 years of experience driving box trucks or similar vehicles - Ability to operate route management and GPS navigation apps - Basic understanding of vehicle safety and maintenance inspections - Strong communication and documentation skills Desired Qualifications - Previous delivery experience within food systems, agriculture, or cooperative models - Knowledge of safe food handling procedures - Forklift certification or experience with loading equipment (a plus) Environmental Factors - Work is primarily conducted inside a delivery vehicle, at customer locations, and at warehouse/loading docks - Regular exposure to outdoor weather conditions (rain, snow, heat) - Moderate to high noise environments at delivery locations and warehouses Schedule - Full-time, non-exempt - 3-4 days per week, Saturday availability required - 4am start time, 8-10+ hour shifts - Some flexibility required based on delivery needs Location - Mount Vernon, WA Compensation - $23-25 per hour Benefits - Eligible for health, vision, and dental insurance the first day of the month following 60 days of employment - 75% of health premiums covered by PSFH - 100% of vision and dental premiums covered by PSFH - Eligible for Simple IRA+ with 3% employer match - Two weeks of PTO annually - Paid holidays - Staff discount on our products Reports to - Logistics Manager, based in Mount Vernon, WA